Advanced Jazz/Blues Vocal Ensemble

ENVC-422
Advanced jazz/blues vocal performance ensemble designed to prepare students for solo performance in ensembles and other performing venues within a specific song style. Vocalists will learn how to count off tempos of songs with different grooves and meters and work on arrangements, while developing improvisation skills, microphone technique, stage presence, and communication with the rhythm section. Repertoire will include standards, bebop, fusion, songs without words, and post-1960 jazz compositions.
Credits
1
Prerequisites
ENVC-122 and overall ensemble rating 3
Required Of
None
Electable By
Voice principals
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Location
Boston
Department
VOICE
Course Chair
Anne Peckham
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