Contact Info for Kathie Brekke:
Kathiebrekke@earthlink.net
233-0580/200-6130
Vocal Jazz Ensemble Info--Fall 2008
Auditions will be held Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 in the
North Choral Room from 7-9 p.m.
Audition Material Provided at that time
Rehearsals: 3 hours a week Tuesday, Wednesday,
Friday Mornings
Concordia Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Concordia Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Course Number 178 Credit .25
Kathie Brekke
The educational purpose of this ensemble is to provide students with
the opportunity to study:
a variety of jazz repertoire
jazz rhythms, harmony and form and improvisation
solo pieces and vocal jazz style
sound system reinforcement and setup
programming a concert
history on performance pieces for program notes
the process of teaching and performing jazz music
It is my personal goal that this ensemble provides a quality and
enjoyable performance experience for each member where they grow as
musicians, singers, performers and people.
Expectations: This is a whole year commitment.
Attendance:
Each member is expected to attend the listed rehearsals and
concerts on the syllabi
Excused absences are granted for illness, school events, and
emergencies.
Work conflicts are not excused.
Members must notify the section leader or myself the day of the
absence or prior to the absence to be excused.
After three unexcused absences you will be on probation and your
membership in the ensemble may be terminated.
After 3 excused absences you will also be on probation to
determine whether you are healthy enough or have allowed enough time
in your schedule to be a productive member of this ensemble.
Tardiness: 3 Tardy marks equal 1 unexcused absence. Be on time.
Grading:
Your grade is based 90% on attendance and 10% on attitude and
effort.
After 3 unexcused absences you will receive a B in the course.
Absences that are school related are excused (ie tour, chapel choirs
singing)
Rehearsals:
Students will provide warm-ups—sign up for a warm up time first
session.
Plan your warm up around the piece that will be rehearsed that day.
It is your responsibility to bring a pencil, your music and a
positive attitude to class.
Bring a CD to first session to get a copy of the music to learn
style
As a group we will do a rhythm run through of each song prior to its
first listing on the syllabi
You must then learn your notes and words outside of class so we can
rehearse it together on its listed day.
We will rehearse with rhythm section on Fridays after sectional
rehearsal time.
Vocal Jazz Ensemble Council-Each member must be a part of one of
these positions:
President(s): Discuss and plan music selection and perfomances and
issues
Program designer: Types out program and composers.
Bookkeeper: Takes attendance-keeping record of tours, tardies,
absences.
Section Leaders: Lead sectionals and need to play parts on piano
Sound Technicians: Must set up and tear down the equipment for
rehearsals and concerts
Social Butterfly: Plans 4 events a year for the ensemble.
Librarian: Sorts and files music at the end of each semester
Musical Assistant: Provides arrangements, warm-ups, conducts a song
or accompanies.
Vocal Jazz Ensemble I Schedule
Fall2008 TBA
Rehearsals:
Tuesday, sectionals--- 9:40-10:20 a.m.
Thursdays from 9:40-10:20 a.m. and
Friday, Ensemble Rehearsal --- 9:20-10:20 a.m.
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Council Positions 2008-9
President(s): Discuss and plan music selection and performances and
issues
Program designer: Types out program and composers.
Bookkeeper: Takes attendance- keeping record of tours, tardies,
absences
Section Leaders: Lead sectionals and need to play parts on piano
Sound Technicians: Must set up and tear down the equipment for
rehearsals and concerts
Social Butterfly: Plans 4 events a year for the ensemble.
Librarian: Sorts and files music at the end of each semester
Musical Assistant: provides warm-ups (music ed majors a must!)
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