VIRTUAL JAZZ, ROCK & BLUES WORKSHOP
BRAND NEW FOR SUMMER
Now Online for Kids & Adults
Build your own experience by choosing up to 4 classes per week. Choose from classes covering Jazz Improvisation, Composing for Big Band, Music Theory for Jazz/Rock, and Songwriting plus so much more.
Our new virtual workshop has two sessions:
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
- Intro to Improv. - Learn to "jazz up" a melody, build a solo with confidence, develop motifs and play classic blues lines. There will be playing in class and work done with backing tracks after class.
- Jazz Vocal Styles and Intro to Scat Singing - Vocalists, Instrumentalists, trained singers and amateurs are welcome. In this survey of some of the most iconic Jazz singers, students learn how to apply swing rhythms to a melody and how to naturally find their own "Scat Syllables".
- Composing for Big Band and Concert Band - By studying real life examples student will get an inside look at the techniques used in composing for Big Band and Concert Band instrumentation. This knowledge will be applied for creating their own compositions and arrangements.
- African Percussion Ensemble - Students will develop their performance skills in the following grooves Gahu, Adzrowo, Agbekor (slow), Adgekor (fast) and Tokoe. This class will prepare participants to interact with the online African groove mixer to record, evaluate, and apply their skills.
- Physics of Sound Ensemble - Study science while making music. Students create rhythmic patterns using everyday objects while exploring the physics of sound (frequency, amplitude, duration, wave forms) as it relates to the size, shape , and material of the "instrument".
- Music Theory for Jazz/Rock - Students interested in Jazz and Rock performance will learn the fundamentals of Music Theory in a fun and accessible manner. Topics covered include major scale construction, the circle of 5th, intervals, triads and 7th chord construction
- Songwriting - Whether you have been writing your own songs for some time or this is your first time, we will cover the basics of different American song styles from the Blues to Jazz Standards as well as modern Pop and Rock. You will learn about song sections,lyrical, melodic and harmonic practices, music theory , and more.
- Composing with Music Technology - Students will learn to create music utilizing the program SoundTrap, an internet based program for all platforms. Students will learn and create loops, drum and rhythm grooves, as well as write jingles and short movie scores.
- Advanced Improv. - Take your improvisation skills to the next level through the harmonic analysis of essential tunes of the Jazz Repertoire. Learn to "make the changes" with musicality and confidence. Explore the colors of altered scales.
- Jazz History and Race in America - Students will study the history of jazz music in the context of race relations in the US. As well as discussing famous musicians and musical styles, students will appreciate the role of jazz music in the evolution of the African American experience.
- More Stories and Sounds of Jazz History - For continuing and new students who want to explore the musical "influencers" of jazz while learning about the broader context of race relations in the US. Students will examine the role of jazz music in the evolution of the African American experience.
VIRTUAL SUMMER CLASSES
NEW FOR SUMMER
Children & Adults
Classes such as Intro to Music Theory, Intro to Diction for Singers, and Jazz History present an opportunity to learn new skills and develop your interests. With 21 new online Summer classes the RI Philharmonic Music School has something for everyone!
- Instrument Makers for Kids - Learn about each musical instrument family by constructing your own instruments from materials in your own home!
- Intro to Diction for Singers - Learn the basics of vocal diction by studying the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Jazz History and Race in America - Students will study the history of jazz music in the context of race relations in the US. As well as discussing famous musicians and musical styles, students will appreciate the role of jazz music in the evolution of the African American experience.
- More Stories and Sounds of Jazz History - For continuing and new students who want to explore the musical "influencers" of jazz while learning about the broader context of race relations in the US and the role of jazz music in the evolution of the African American experience.
- Accompanying & Multitasking for Young Pianists - Develop the skills necessary to become a wellrounded musician - accompanying, timing and transitions, and multitasking.
- Intro to Music Theory - Introduction to music theory including reading clefs, rhythms, scales, key signatures, intervals, and chords. The class will also include sight singing and ear training. No prior music experience is required.
- Curriculum Design and Modification for Middle School/High School Performing Ensembles in the Age of Covid-19 - This is a course for practicing music educators and collegiate music education majors. Learn ways to modify and deliver instruction for band/orchestra classes when they are not able to meet in a normal ensemble setting due to safety restrictions resulting from the current Covid-19 situation.
- Don’t Sit Up Straight!” - Positive strategies for dealing with negative habits - This course will explore use of the human body as a musical instrument for healthy, efficient and expressive performance. Students will learn about the size, structure and function of the anatomy in music-making and develop awareness of destructive movement patterns and habits, and the impact they can have on tone, pitch and technical facility. They will learn how to refine and correct these habits and be able to recognize the positive musical results these changes can foster.
- Journey of the Piano Trio - This class will follow the history and development of the piano trio from the 18th to 20th centuries. Students will explore multiple major works and composers through listening, score study and discussion, The aim of this class is to help students develop a greater ability to identify style, form, and the roles of individual voices, and strengthen their understanding of the important relationship between history and music.
- Jazz History: Performers, Composers, and Key Figures from its Beginnings to the Present - Students will examine key performers/composers/figures in various time periods thru a mix of biography paired with key recordings, to understand performers within the broader historical context around them. Classic players of jazz history with lesser-known players incorporated will be included.
- History and Analysis of Jazz Saxophonists - Students will learn about the origins of the saxophone and listen to, discuss, and analyze the master saxophonists from the inception of Jazz to the current masters. Saxophonists from each of the major eras of jazz will be identified and analyzed. Though students do not have to perform, transcribed solos will also be featured with the opportunity for some to perform the solos in class.
- Intro to Improv. - Learn to "jazz up" a melody, build a solo with confidence, develop motifs and play classic blues lines. There will be playing in class and work done with backing tracks after class.
- Jazz Vocal Styles and Intro to Scat Singing - Vocalists, Instrumentalists, trained singers and amateurs are welcome. In this survey of some of the most iconic Jazz singers, students learn how to apply swing rhythms to a melody and how to naturally find their own "Scat Syllables".
- Composing for Big Band and Concert Band - By studying real life examples student will get an inside look at the techniques used in composing for Big Band and Concert Band instrumentation. This knowledge will be applied for creating their own compositions and arrangements.
- Music Theory for Jazz/Rock - Students interested in Jazz and Rock performance will learn the fundamentals of Music Theory in a fun and accessible manner. Topics covered include major scale construction, the circle of 5th, intervals, triads and 7th chord construction
- Songwriting - Whether you have been writing your own songs for some time or this is your first time, we will cover the basics of different American song styles from the Blues to Jazz Standards as well as modern Pop and Rock. You will learn about song sections,lyrical, melodic and harmonic practices, music theory , and more.
- Composing with Music Technology - Students will learn to create music utilizing the program SoundTrap, an internet based program for all platforms. Students will learn and create loops, drum and rhythm grooves, as well as write jingles and short movie scores.
- Advanced Improv. - Take your improvisation skills to the next level through the harmonic analysis of essential tunes of the Jazz Repertoire. Learn to "make the changes" with musicality and confidence. Explore the colors of altered scales.
VIRTUAL SUMMER ENSEMBLES
ENSEMBLES FOR ALL AGES
Join and ensemble!
Begin at the level right for you, and keep progressing! Your skills are developed and new friendships are made in ensembles led by some of the top instructors in New England. A Rhode Island music tradition for over 60 years!
ENSEMBLE DESCRIPTIONS:
- African Percussion Ensemble - Students will develop their performance skills in the following grooves Gahu, Adzrowo, Agbekor (slow), Adgekor (fast) and Tokoe. This class will prepare participants to interact with the online African groove mixer to record, evaluate, and apply their skills.
- Small Group Recording Ensemble - Students will learn and perform easy/medium easy music from the Jazz and Rock idioms. During each session, students will perform music and collaborate on the recording, mixing, and mastering process utilizing SoundTrap.
- Senior Big Band (Ages 15 & up) - Students will learn and perform medium/medium advanced music from various Jazz Big Band styles, including: Swing, Latin, and Funk. Each class will meet via Zoom and will consist of each student contributing musically during each session where ensemble playing will be the main focus, however improvisation will also be addressed, but not mandatory. Notes: A placement audition for the director is required (any student currently in the Monday Night Big Band does NOT have to audition).
- Junior Big Band (Ages 11 & up) - Students will learn and perform easy/medium easy music from various Jazz Big Band styles, including: Swing, Latin, and Jazz Rock. Each class will meet via Zoom and will consist of each student contributing musically during each session where ensemble playing will be the main focus, however improvisation will also be addressed, but not mandatory. Notes: A placement audition for the director is required.
- Physics of Sound Ensemble - Study science while making music. Students create rhythmic patterns using everyday objects while exploring the physics of sound (frequency, amplitude, duration, wave forms) as it relates to the size, shape , and material of the "instrument".
VIRTUAL PRIVATE LESSONS
ONLINE LESSONS FOR EVERYONE
Any age, any type of music!
Whether just getting started or taking your playing to the next level, lessons are essential. Learning one-on-one with a skilled musician is inspiring and rewarding, and ensures an experience customized to your interests and aspirations.
Instruments include:
PIANO • ELECTRIC & ACOUSTIC GUITAR • DRUMS • VOICE • BRASS • WOODWINDS • MORE!
MUSIC TOGETHER® ONLINE
Music Together teachers, Beth Nichols (Miss Beth) and Mychal Gendron will lead weekly live online interactive classes that your whole family can join from home! Summer 2020 session is $115 for the entire family (siblings included).
Don't miss our FREE class demos!
June 27 from 10:30-11:00am & June 30 from 4:45-5:15pm
Contact Rebecca Shays (rshays@riphil.org) for free demo Zoom meeting details