Denton Jazz Workshops for Youth and Adults start Feb. 6

1111 Cordell Street, Denton TX

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***Craigslist won't list weekly events correctly so disregard the date range in the title*** (join us for a free sample workshop at Emily Fowler Library this Saturday, 1/28 from 1-230pm) After 5 years of presenting workshops and ensembles we’re excited to continue our first year in Denton this spring! These weekly workshops gather people of all ages and backgrounds to learn and play jazz songs, style, and improvisation together in fun small-group ensembles. These classes run on sliding scale payments. All are encouraged to participate regardless of ability to pay. The IfCM wishes to be 100% inclusive of all interested people and our programming is made possible by donations from members of the community. Pay what you can to make it possible for us to provide the event to all, regardless of ability to pay (see suggestions on the registration form). Watch our promo video (https://youtu.be/E0OvWaG4DiA) and read below for full class information. (Full info and registration for both groups available at www.dentonjazzworkshops.com) JAZZ BLUES WORKSHOP GENERAL INFO: GENERAL INFORMATION: - Open to all ages 11 and above. Ages and experience levels may be grouped together depending on enrollment. - Dates: Mondays, Feb 6 – Apr 24, performance Apr 30 (no class 2/20 or 3/13). - Times: 5:30 - 6:30pm (additional sections may open depending on enrollment) - Location: Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Fellowship Hall/RE Wing. 1111 Cordell St, Denton, TX. Map - Tuition: Full tuition is $325 including the annual registration fee, $300 if you participated in a workshop in fall 2022 and have already paid the fee. These classes run on sliding scale payments. All are encouraged to participate regardless of ability to pay. The IfCM wishes to be 100% inclusive of all interested people and our programming is made possible by donations from members of the community. Pay what you can to make it possible for us to provide the event to all, regardless of ability to pay (please see options in the registration form). REQUIREMENTS/ELIGIBILITY: - All instruments and voice types are welcome. - At least 1 year experience on your instrument. Students should be able to play most major scales and a two-octave chromatic scale on their instruments. - Open to learning music without notation. - Open to performing. - Able to attend weekly rehearsals at the date, time, and location listed above. - Jazz and blues newbies welcome—no audition required! JAZZ REPERTOIRE ENSEMBLE GENERAL INFO: GENERAL INFORMATION: - Combo setting for those looking to learn jazz standards in depth - Open to all ages 11 and above. Ages and experience levels may be grouped together depending on enrollment. - Dates: Mondays, Feb 6 – Apr 24, performance Apr 30 (no class 2/20 or 3/13). - Times: 4:30 - 5:30pm (additional sections may open depending on enrollment) - Location: Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Fellowship Hall/RE Wing. 1111 Cordell St, Denton, TX. Map - Tuition: Full tuition is $325 including the annual registration fee, $300 if you participated in a workshop in fall 2022 and have already paid the fee. These classes run on sliding scale payments. All are encouraged to participate regardless of ability to pay. The IfCM wishes to be 100% inclusive of all interested people and our programming is made possible by donations from members of the community. Pay what you can to make it possible for us to provide the event to all, regardless of ability to pay (please see options in the registration form). REQUIREMENTS: - Can play 8 or more major scales, some with intervals or arpeggios. Has experience playing a blues. - Listening & practicing regularly outside of the weekly classes - Available/open to performing at the end of the semester AUDITION INFO: - All Jazz Repertoire Ensemble participants must submit an audition recording. Visit our website for detailed audition information, pdf charts, learn-by-ear videos, and play-along tracks. Full info and registration for both groups available at www.dentonjazzworkshops.com Contact program director Chris Teal with questions.