Homeschool Big Band I & II (Grand Rapids)
These ensembles are patterned after the American Big Band tradition similar to the bands of the swing era, such as Glenn Miller, Count Basie and Duke Ellington. Instrumentation is based around 5 saxophones, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets and a rhythm section. The rhythm section consists of bass, piano, drums, and guitar. Instrumentation is somewhat flexible. Emphasis will be on learning the melody to several standard songs and learning to improvise stylistically around these melodies. Auditions are required. (Download the document below for more audition information)
These ensembles are patterned after the American Big Band tradition similar to the bands of the swing era, such as Glenn Miller, Count Basie and Duke Ellington. Instrumentation is based around 5 saxophones, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets and a rhythm section. The rhythm section consists of bass, piano, drums, and guitar. Instrumentation is somewhat flexible. Emphasis will be on learning the melody to several standard songs and learning to improvise stylistically around these melodies. Auditions are required. (Download the document below for more audition information)
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