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Reharmonize Auld Lang Syne Instead of playing a vanilla I-IV-V version of this old Scottish melody on New Years this year try this lush one-chord-per-bar reharmonization. Watch the step-by-step transformation take place through the the use of three simple techniques: cycle extension, substitute dominants and tonic substitution. Make sure, however, that you are good ...
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Rootless Voicings with Added Tension Beyond iiVIs Part 5 The final installment of this five-part series aims to synthesize the concepts of the previous four lessons into a unified method for voice-leading any progression with rootless voicings with added tension. Each chord quality (maj7, 7, 7b9b13, -7, -7b5) is considered independently of the ii-V-I ...
Jazz Composers Symposium Issues Call for Scores/Papers
2ND INTERNATIONAL JAZZ COMPOSERS' SYMPOSIUM JUNE 12-14, 2008 PARK CITY, UTAH USA SPONSORED BY: THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA CENTER FOR JAZZ COMPOSITION & THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR JAZZ EDUCATION in partnership with BMI CALL FOR SCORES & PAPERS The second International Jazz Composers' ...
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Harmonizing Melodies with Upper Structure Triads Part 2 Adding harmony to a melody line (harmonization) can add depth and richness to a line. Harmonizing with upper structure triads dials this up a notch by underscoring the melody with a subtle polytonal undercurrent that transforms the line by obscuring the key. It is an entrancing effect that ...
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Silent Night Like it or not, “The Season" is upon us. This of course means people want to hear Christmas music. A lot of players cringe at the thought of having to play this repertoire but this should not be the case. There are a lot of cool Christmas tunes- many as good as the best ...
Northwestern University's New Jazz Studies Director Generates Big Buzz
Last May, music students at Northwestern University took to the streets to protest the school's suspension of its jazz studies degree program. They organized on the Internet too, launching a feisty Web site to decry what they saw as the beginning of the end of jazz on the sprawling Evanston campus. Little did they know, however, ...
Tuscany Project: 16th Annual Intensive Voice Workshop in Italy. July 7-18, 2008
The Tuscany Project is an extraordinary workshop held in Italy each year. The project blends group and individual work focusing on each person's growing edge in the areas of song interpretation and performance, performing presence, vocal exploration, movement, and individual and group songs. The workshop offers an opportunity for participants to explore in depth one's personal ...
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Harmonizing Melodies with Upper Structure Triads Part 1 Adding harmony to a melody line (harmonization) can add depth and richness to a line. Harmonizing with upper structure triads dials this up a notch by underscoring the melody with a subtle polytonal undercurrent that transforms the line by obscuring the key. It is an entrancing effect that ...
Great Basin Jazz Camp Signs Gilbert Castellanos as CO-Artist in Residence for Jazz Camp 2008
The Great Basin Jazz Camp has announced the signing of famed trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos as Co-Artist in Residence for the 2008 Camp, being held from July 14th through July 18th, 2008. The other Co-Artist is returning guitarist Bruce Forman. In addition, the 2008 Jazz Camp will relocate to the campus of Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, ...
Brenda Carol Master Class January 17, 2007
A JAZZ MASTER CLASS WILL BE PRESENTED BY ACCLAIMED VOCALIST BRENDA CAROL ON JANUARY 17, 2008 Jon Long of Long & McQuade and Brenda Carol Vocal Lessons are pleased to present a jazz master class with internationally acclaimed singer Brenda Carol. Ms. Carol will be highlighting the fine art of jazz and rock singing, ...
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