Instrumental Ensembles

Jazz Ensemble - MUS 15

            

Ranging from swing to samba, the LPC Jazz Ensemble performs regularly throughout the semester in all jazz big band styles. Opportunities to hone ensemble techniques, write and perform arrangements/compositions, and improvise are featured and encouraged.

The group meets on Mondays from 6:00-8:50pm and is under the direction of Cindy Browne Rosefield, Director of Instrumental Studies.  

Philharmonic Orchestra - MUS 16

This ensemble is for the study, rehearsal, and public performance of the standard Classical orchestral literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature is studied each semester so that a variety of technical, historical, and artistic issues are addressed.

Meets Wednesdays 6:00-8:50pm. Under the direction of Dr. Leslie La Barre

Jazz Combos - MUS 17A/17B

For instrumentalists who want experience in performing and interpreting small-group literature. Repertoire will cover the important aspects of jazz combo development and works of all styles and periods. Emphasis is on articulations, stylistic differences, composition, arranging, and common performance practices of the various periods of music.

Enrollment by audition only. Meets Tuesdays/Thursdays 2:30-3:45pm. Under the direction of Ryan Manzi.

Improvisation Lab - MUS 48

 

This non-auditioned Lab course exposes students to the fundamental concepts and skills any improviser needs to succeed in a group setting. The course is open to any instrumentalist or vocalist with no audition or experience in jazz required, and will prepare students for established advanced jazz ensembles in the department like Jazz Combos, Jazz Band, and Vocal East. Emphasis is on group activities, independent practice, basic theory concepts, and performance.

Meets Thursdays 6:00-8:50pm. Under the direction of Tim Devine.