1. Syllabus
New Horizons Jazz Ensemble
NEW HORIZONS JAZZ ENSEMBLE | SyllabusDEPAUL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC | COMMUNITY MUSIC DIVISION
Course Title:
New Horizons Jazz Ensemble
Sundays 6:15pm-7:15pm
Instructor:
Danny Lebowitz
danny@finaltouch.com
651-353-9122
Course Description:
This is a performance-oriented course dealing with all aspects of group jazz performance. This
course will explore different styles and periods of jazz as well as improvisational skills.
Participants will have performance opportunities during the course of the quarter. Music will be
provided.
By the end of the quarter, successful participants will:
1. Be part of a cohesive group with the aim of developing musicianship.
2. Improve jazz performance skills in the following areas:
Improvisation
Rhythmic feel/time
Harmony/Melody
Interpretation of Style
Blend/Balance
Sight Reading
Prerequisites:
Basic proficiency on a musical instrument in the key of C, Bb, Eb
Ability to read music notation
Required Materials:
An instrument in playing condition
A tuner/metronome
Attendance and Participation Policy:
Attendance is vital to individual and band success. Please be at every rehearsal. If you need to
miss rehearsal, please give the director notice at least 3 hours in advance. Music and parts will
be chosen at the discretion of the instructor. The ensemble will meet on scheduled Sundays
1/11/2015 to 3/22/2015 from 6:15pm-7:15pm.
Performances:
Sunday March _______
TBD