Understanding of musical elements and the theory of written music. Music notation, rhythm and harmony are stressed. Aural training in sight singing, intervals, melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation. It is a select group that plays primarily popular music including jazz, rock, country, dixieland, etc. Instrumentation consists of a rhythm section, trumpets, trombones, saxes and sound technicians.
Rehearsals are twice a week.
Private voice lessons are elementary voice with emphasis on musicianship repertoire. One-half hour private lesson per week. Limited enrollment, see instructor. Individualized instruction on Concert Band Instruments with emphasis on musicianship and repertoire. One-half hour lesson per week.