Cross Genre Improvisation Workshop
College of Performing Arts: Jazz
CRN: 14116
Credits: 2
This is an ensemble course for approximately 8-10 students, (4-5 from Jazz and 4-5 from Mannes). Ideally there would be 2 pianists (1 from Jazz & 1 from Mannes). The objective of the course is to identify, unlock and expand the improvisational skills students’ already possess. The core value of the course is to develop and foster a meaningful common improvisational language and engage students from Mannes & Jazz in a supportive performance environment. The course will follow two main threads. I) Students will work in rotating pairs (or a trio if numbers require it), developing short compositional sketches which focus on one or two musical constructs (theme, rhythmic variation, form, texture/scene) II) Mannes students will be encouraged to present repertoire that can be analyzed to identify pathways for improvisation in their respective duos. Jazz students will work collaboratively in this analysis, contributing and exploring approaches to developing harmony, rhythm, form and texture. This is an elective ensemble so accordingly, final composition of class will be at the discretion of faculty instructor.
College: College of Performing Arts (CO)
Department: Jazz (JZZ)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Studio (S)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 30
Repeat Limit: 8
Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:32am EST 11/5/2024
CRN: 13004
Credits: 2
This is an ensemble course for approximately 8-10 students, (4-5 from Jazz and 4-5 from Mannes). Ideally there would be 2 pianists (1 from Jazz & 1 from Mannes). The objective of the course is to identify, unlock and expand the improvisational skills students’ already possess. The core value of the course is to develop and foster a meaningful common improvisational language and engage students from Mannes & Jazz in a supportive performance environment. The course will follow two main threads. I) Students will work in rotating pairs (or a trio if numbers require it), developing short compositional sketches which focus on one or two musical constructs (theme, rhythmic variation, form, texture/scene) II) Mannes students will be encouraged to present repertoire that can be analyzed to identify pathways for improvisation in their respective duos. Jazz students will work collaboratively in this analysis, contributing and exploring approaches to developing harmony, rhythm, form and texture. This is an elective ensemble so accordingly, final composition of class will be at the discretion of faculty instructor.
College: College of Performing Arts (CO)
Department: Jazz (JZZ)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Studio (S)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 30
Repeat Limit: 8
Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2024 (Monday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2024 (Sunday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Closed*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 3:32am EST 11/5/2024