| This year in the Band division we will be offering an 11:00 class for Select Wind Ensemble and a 2:45 class for Jazz Ensemble.
DETAILS:
We are thrilled at PSHP to announce we will have a weekly Select Winds Ensemble (classical – brass & woodwinds) & a weekly Select Jazz Ensemble (woodwinds, brass, & rhythm section) for PSHP 2016-2017!!
Attention Guitarists, Bassists, Pianists, and Harpists: We have slots for you! The Select Winds Ensemble (classical) has open slots for both a student pianist and harpist. The Select Jazz Ensemble has openings for rhythm electric guitar, bass guitar (electric or upright), drum set, and piano/keyboard.
The Select Winds Ensemble (classical) will be working on small chamber and ensemble pieces of a classical and/or hymn nature. They will also receive aid in preparing pieces for Federation contest such as solos and small ensembles. This group will stretch their knowledge of scales, musical expression, and playing in self-directed ensembles. The ensemble will consist of woodwinds, brass, harp, and piano. Additional performance venues may be available for this smaller ensemble. Please see the bands auditions list for audition information. (14 years and up)
The Select Jazz Ensemble will learn to play standard jazz pieces along with jazz/modern versions of hymns or praise songs. They will study jazz articulations, jazz chords, song structures, and begin learning improvisation (jazz soloing). This ensemble will consist of woodwinds, brass, electric rhythm guitar, bass, piano/keyboard, and drum set. Additional performance venues may be available for this smaller ensemble. Please see the bands auditions list for audition information. (14 years and up) If you have other specific questions, contact Dan Updegrave (417-849-2515) or dan |
