Jazz Ensemble Auditions & Repertoire Selection
Excellence in Jazz Pedagogy is a series of short, targeted publications by renowned jazz educator, composer, and performer Dean Sorenson. Each book in this collection focuses on specific topics important to anyone teaching or studying jazz.
| Edition Number | W78 |
|---|---|
| Number of pages | 88 |
| 10-digit ISBN Number | 849770254 |
| Publication Date | 12/08/2015 |
| Media Type | Music Books |
| Level/Grade | 1 |
| Series | Excellence In Jazz Pedagogy |
Description
Use the books in the series as:
· reference guides for the working music educator.
· supplements to instrumental techniques and methods courses that are a part of music education degree programs.
· stand-alone texts for undergraduate or graduate level jazz pedagogy courses.
· introductions to jazz topics for students studying privately.
· refreshers for seasoned jazz professionals.
In Volume 1: Jazz Ensemble Auditions and Repertoire Selection, the author takes a look at the reasons for teaching jazz in school music programs, the rationale behind the grading of jazz materials, and some of the basics to starting a jazz ensemble program—in particular holding auditions and selecting repertoire. Included with each book is online access to correlated duplicable resources in the Kjos Multimedia Library.