Resonant Jazz Ensemble

Graded Course.  Admission by audition for skilled solo vocalists, ages 14-18. Focus is on excellence that brings God glory and inspires people.  Students must have a strong ear to harmonize, show improvisation flexibility in the voice and advance sight-reading skills. Music has 5 or more parts (SSAATTBB).  Students sing solo in class weekly. Literature is contrasting between contemporary jazz arrangements, worship songs, ballads, and show tunes. Music is often a cappella or accompanied by the jazz band or a small jazz combo.  Students will be required to complete assignments and sing in solo evaluations for class grades. Great opportunity for jazz piano accompaniment and for students to also play in a jazz combo. 

Sarah Shannon - sarah.shannon@tafa.org

ASSIGNED: March 5       DUE: (TWO WEEKS) March 19

EVALUATIONS: 

EVALS: "As Time Goes By" over the entire song. Confident on your part & looking out and expressive facially. 

(Work towards memory.) 

EVALS "Unforgettable": on surprise section. Fully learn your part. 

Please click on the above link to complete your assignment for a homework grade.  All assignments turned in after the due date will receive 10 points off. Since the link will change every 2 weeks, avoid a "0" by turning it in within 1 week

Jazz Vocal Exercises

Ear Training Scales

Scat Exercises

Spring 24 Rehearsal Tracks

As Time Goes By....(SATB) To be performed with the Jazz band

They Can't Take That Away From Me by Gershwin/arr. Hayes (SSAATTBB)

Unforgettable (SSAATTBB)

Chili Con Carne from Real Group (SATB)


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