Play in a jazz band and learn to improvise, swing, and balance a group sound playing standard forms and tunes. Students will also work on intonation, tone quality, rhythmic accuracy, shaping a musical phrase through articulation, dynamics, and the use of accents and sforzandos. The band will put on winter and spring performances at CMC.

Ages: Teens

Instrument(s): Trumpet, trombone, saxophone, and rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass and drums).

Style(s) of music studied: Jazz, rhythm and blues, funk, Latin jazz.

Prerequisites: Strong interest, proficiency on an instrument and mastery of scales. Admission with instructor’s consent.

Class size: 14-22 students

Location(s), Day(s) and Time(s):

Mission District Branch,

Saturdays, 2-4pm

Instructor(s): Ken Rosen

Tuition: No tuition or registration fee.