About Jazz Ensembles
Philippe Crettien, Director of Jazz Studies
RSC offers multiple jazz ensembles to accommodate adults and children of any ability. All rehearsals take place after school during the week or on Saturdays. Ensembles consist of four to seven players and focus on learning phrasing, communication, and group improvisation. Students are placed according to previous experience and instrumental ability.
RSC Adult Jazz Ensemble
The RSC Adult Jazz Ensemble is for adult musicians who have some experience playing in a jazz ensemble and want to resume playing with other musicians. The goal of the ensemble is to work on jazz repertoire and jazz language. The ensemble meets weekly and performs concerts twice a semester.
Jazz Improvisation – Beginner & Intermediate
Students learn the foundations for constructing a solo in a fun group setting. They also learn basic chord types and scales, as well as ways to create a coherent and interesting solo.
Tuition & Audition Information
Please reach out to Philippe Crettien, Director of Jazz Studies, to audition for a jazz ensemble. Auditions are ongoing throughout the year.
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Questions?
Contact Philippe Crettien, Director, at p.crettien@rivers.org.