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2018 WINTER CATALOG

We're celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Jazzschool, 20 years of successfully teaching jazz

to people of all ages, at all levels of ability.

Turn the page for a quick guide to what's inside, then check out our classes, workshops and concerts

for winter 2018, starting on page 8.

You can get all the latest news from the Jazzschool and the California Jazz Conservatory by signing up

for our e-newsletter at cjc.edu.

Or, feel free to call us at 510.845.5373 if you have any questions.

Welcome to our third decade of teaching you jazz and enjoy this winter at the Jazzschool!

Welcome to our third decade of teaching you jazz!

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I am writing to share my gratitude for all that you have done to help make the California Jazz Conservatory all that it has become today: the only independent, accredited school in America completely devoted to the study and performance of jazz.

This fall, as we celebrate our 20th anniversary and the opening of our new Fiddler Annex, I am asking for your support in moving us into our third decade.

While the advent of Fiddler Annex brings added opportunities for our future, it also brings significant added costs.

With your help, Fiddler Annex will soon house state-of-the-art classrooms, practice rooms, a library, a student lounge and our new performance space, Rendon Hall. When you add the cost of finishing Fiddler Annex to our continuing and growing operating costs, youll understand that now, more than ever, we need your financial support.

Please play your part in our future by making a generous contribution, so that we can continue to provide the highest level of jazz education and performance to our community and beyond.

You can make your tax-deductible contribution: Online (cjc.edu/PAP) By Mail (CJC, 2087 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94704) By Contacting Development Associate Mary DOrazi

([email protected] or 510.845.5373 ext. 19)

On behalf of the California Jazz Conservatory family, I cannot thank you enough for your generosity!

Yours in jazz,

Susan Muscarella, President and Dean of Instruction

An Open Letter from Susan Muscarella to Our Jazzschool Friends:

INTRODUCTION

Calendar 2

The California Jazz Conservatory 4

The Jazzschool 6

ADULT PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES

Jazz 8

Latin 12

Brazilian 12

Blues 13

World 13

Funk 13

ADULT INSTRUMENTAL CLASSES

Piano and Keyboards 14

Guitar 16

Harmonica 18

Bass 19

Drums and Percussion 20

WOMEN'S JAZZ & BLUES CAMP

Jazz & Blues Camp Info 23

THEORY, IMPROVISATION, COMPOSITION

Theory and Improvisation 24

Composition 24

ADULT VOCAL CLASSES

Vocal Technique 24

Performance 24

Young Singers 3 1

Vocal Mentor Program 33

Vocal Workshops 45

JAZZSCHOOL YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM

Introduction 37

Program Requirements 37

Placement and Audition Requirements 38

Instrumental Ensembles 39

Voice 42

Summer Camps & Intensives Preview 43

WORKSHOPS

Health 45

Music Technology 45

Vocal 45

World 46

Guitar 47

Theory and Improvisation 50

WORKSHOPS SERIES

Contemporary Jazz Improvisation 52

Improvising on Jazz Standards 54

Guitar Master Class Series 56

Drum Set Master Class Series 58

CJC Concert Series 60

Jazzschool Faculty 62

Board and Staff 69

Instructions and Application Form 70

Map 71

How You Can Help Inside Front Cover and Page 72

Note: Class, workshop and concert schedules subject to change. Please visit cjc.edu for the most current information.

WINTER 2018 CATALOG PRODUCTION

Cover Jesse Rimler, illustration

Design Poulson Gluck Design

Editorial Rob Ewing, Laurie Antonioli, Paul Fingerote

Photography Chris Hardy, Robin Kempster, Akida Thomas, Grason Littles and others

Photo research Sheryl Lynn Thomas

Printing FolgerGraphics

Contents Over 150 opportunities to learn jazzare in your hands right now!

Welcome to our Winter 2018 Jazzschool Catalog, where you'll find more than 20 Adult Performance Ensembles, 60 Classes,

35 Workshops, 35 Concerts and more. . .over 150 opportunities for you to learn jazz at the Jazzschool, many of them brand new this winter!

Here's a quick guide to what's inside:

If you're looking for... See...

An Application Form Page 70

Adult Performance Ensembles Page 8

Adult Instrumental Classes Page 14

Women's Jazz & Blues Camp Page 23

Theory, Improv, Composition Page 24

Adult Vocal Classes Page 26

Young Musician's Program Page 37

CJC Degree Programs Page 40

Summer Camps & Intensives Preview Page 43

Workshops Page 45

CJC Concert Series Page 60

Faculty Page 62

Board of Directors / Staff Page 69

Map Page 71

How You Can Help Page 72

Donors cjc.edu

Everything Else cjc.edu

New Classes / Workshops new

The Jazzschool Winter 2018

Calendar

2018 Jazzschool

Winter Quarter

January 8 March 19

School Closure

MLK Jr. Day, January 15

Winter Performance

Series

March 20 29

Heads up! Many opportunities fill early, so sign up soon. If you're not sure which class

or workshop is right for you, please contact us for guidance. We're here to help!

Susan Muscarella, President and Dean of Instruction [email protected]

Rob Ewing, Director, [email protected]

Laurie Antonioli, Chair, Vocal Program [email protected]

Erik Jekabson, Director, Jazzschool Young Musicians [email protected]

510.845.5373 SUSAN MUSCARELLA ERIK JEKABSON LAURIE ANTONIOLI ROB EWING3

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The Conservatory houses a popular

Jazzcaff, offering light fare and a range of beers, wines and other beverages

year-round. The CJC Bookstore, adjacent to the Jazzcaff, offers jazz-related

reading and listening materials with

books, recordings, videos and accessories

available to students, faculty and visitors

throughout the year.

Located in the heart of Berkeley's vibrant

Downtown Arts District, the California

Jazz Conservatory campus is easily

accessible by car and public transporta-

tion. The downtown Berkeley BART

station and AC Transit bus stops are

located within a block of campus. Public

parking is available in nearby garages, in

addition to metered street parking

available throughout the neighborhood.

The California Jazz Conservatory

The California Jazz Conservatory is

the only independent, accredited

school in America completely

devoted to the study and

performance of jazz.

The California Jazz Conservatory honors

the contributions of past masters and

promotes artistic innovation, bringing

together a diverse music community to

develop practical skills, acquire artistic

sensibility, realize creative potential and

find artistic voice.

Founded as the Jazzschool in 1997 and

accredited by the National Association of

Schools of Music in 2009, the California

Jazz Conservatory offers two distinct

education programs:

The California Jazz Conservatory, a postsecondary degree-granting program;

and the Jazzschool, a non-degree- granting community education program.

The California Jazz Conservatory

offers the aspiring professional jazz

musician a 4-year Bachelor of Music

degree in Jazz Studies with optional

concentrations in Brazilian Jazz, Audio

Production and North American Roots

Music;

Our 2-year Associate of Arts degree in

Jazz Studies offers the same effective

faculty, teaching the same 100% jazz

relevant courses at half the cost and

half the time commitment;

The Jazzschool offers long-term Classes, short-term Workshops,

and one- and two-week Camps and

Intensives for youths and adults.

In addition, the California Jazz

Conservatory's year-round CJC Concert Series offers a wide array of performances by students and

professionals in our intimate concert

venues, both open to the public.

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Ensembles and Classes(Audition required for Ensembles)The Jazzschool offers a wide range

of long-term Performance Ensembles

and Classes for beginning, intermediate

and advanced instrumentalists and

vocalists. Ensembles focus on a wide

range of styles including, but not limited

to jazz, blues, funk, Afro-Caribbean and

South American music. Classes include

instrumental and vocal technique, music

theory, jazz improvisation and more.

Workshops(No audition required)The Jazzschool offers a variety of

short-term Workshops throughout the

year, available in single sessions or as

a series. Workshops are taught by

professional artists/educators and focus

on specific approaches to strengthening

technical ability, understanding and

applying theoretical concepts to

improvisation, and enhancing live

performance skills, in addition to other

jazz-related topics.

Jazzschool Young Musicians Program(Placement audition required)The Jazzschool Young Musicians Program

offers a range of classes for middle and

high school students. Young Musicians

Program ensembles are available for

beginning, intermediate and advanced

instrumentalists. The program includes

small groups focused on improvisation,

and big bands that delve into style and

repertoire. Vocal performance classes

are also available. Jazzschool Young

Musicians Program ensembles have

repeatedly been honored in the DownBeat Magazine student music awards and at prestigious jazz festivals, both here and

abroad.

Camps and Intensives (Audition required)The Jazzschool offers Camps and Inten-

sives in the spring and summer in one- and

two-week sessions for adult and youth

instrumentalists and vocalists at all levels.

Faculty Jazzschool classes, ensembles, workshops,

camps, intensives and other programs are

led by a distinguished faculty of profes-

sional musicians who have played with

some of the music worlds biggest names.

More importantly, our faculty consists of

musicians and vocalists who excel in

education, with a focus on teaching

students not just how to play, but how to

perform, transforming talented musicians

into recognized artists.

Enrollment Jazzschool class size is limited and many

classes available on a first-come, first-

served basis fill up quickly. We encour-

age you to register early and guarantee

your spot! You can enroll online at cjc.edu

or call 510.845.5373. An application form

also appears on page 71.

The Jazzschool is the California

Jazz Conservatory's community

music school, serving students of

all ages and levels for over 20 years.

The Jazzschool offers instrumentalists

and vocalists long-term Performance

Ensembles/Classes, as well as short-term

Workshops, Camps and Intensives

throughout the year, including:

* Adult instrumental and vocal

Performance Ensembles/Classes in

fall, winter and spring (10 weeks),

and summer (6 weeks);

* Short-term Workshops on weekends

throughout the year;

* Youth instrumental and vocal Perfor

mance Ensembles in fall, winter, spring

(10 weeks) and summer (6 weeks);

* Youth instrumental and vocal Summer

Camps and Intensives in summer

(1 2 weeks);

* Adult instrumental and vocal Camps and

Intensives throughout the year (1 week).

Instrumental ClassesJazzschool instrumental classes provide

study of a specific instrument in a group

setting. Classes are available for saxophone,

harmonica, piano/keyboard, guitar, bass

and drums/percussion. Instruction is

available for beginners (covering basic

technique and instrumental skills) and also

for more advanced players (focused on jazz

style, harmony, improvisation and more).

Vocal ClassesJazzschool vocal classes provide an

opportunity for singers at all levels to

improve style and technique in a group

setting. Performance classes are offered

in jazz, Latin, blues, R&B and pop genres.

Beginners, singers returning to music,

and more advanced vocalists can all find

classes appropriate for their interests.

Theory, Improvisation and CompositionThe Jazzschool offers a number of classes

covering areas of theory, improvisation, ear

training, composition and arranging, music

production, music business and more.

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You have a chance to study and hang a bit with some of the best musicians around. In addition, you get to do it in combo classes and if you want to play jazz in a group, that's the way to learn how. RPJ

Adult Performance Ensembles

Jazzschool Performance Ensembles

delve into a wide range of styles

including jazz (standards, hard

bop, post-bop, fusion), Latin jazz,

Brazilian, blues, R&B and funk.

Ensembles are available for

instrumentalists and vocalists

at the beginning, intermediate

and advanced levels. Groups

range in size from the trio to the

big band. A placement audition

is required for all Performance

Ensembles.

AuditionsStudents are placed in Performance

Ensembles by audition and require

ments may include the following:

Playing selected scales; playing and/

or improvising over a piece of your

choice; improvising over a 12-bar

blues or other pieces provided at

the audition; and sight-reading.

Drummers are asked to play various

grooves and solo; bassists are

asked to play bass lines. For more

information please contact Jazzschool

Director Rob Ewing at [email protected]

or 510.845.5373 x14. You can

schedule an audition online at cjc.edu.

JAZZ

BEGINNING JAZZ ENSEMBLEPut theory into practice by learning jazz

standards, while developing improvisation

and ensemble skills. For all instruments.

Prerequisites: knowledge of basic jazz theory and ability to keep time and read music.

Section I: Mondays 6:30 8 pmSection II: Mondays 8:15 9:45 pm1/8 3/19 (10 weeks) no class 1/15Steve Erquiaga $395

Section III: Thursdays 6:30 8 pm 1/11 3/15 (10 weeks)

Rob Ewing $395

JAZZ STANDARDS FOR GIGS Develop the skills and repertoire needed

for typical jazz gigs through the study

and performance of common jazz styles

including swing, bossa, jazz waltz and

ballads. Instructor covers repertoire,

essential arranging concepts (intros,

endings, etc.), relevant jazz harmony and

tips for soloing. Prerequisites: knowledge of basic jazz theory and ability to keep time and read music. Some previous ensemble experience.

Section I: Thursdays 6:30 8 pm1/11 3/15 (10 weeks)

Section II: Saturdays 10 11:30 am

Section III: Saturdays 11:45 am 1:15 pm

Section IV: Saturdays 1:30 3 pm1/13 3/17 (10 weeks)

Glenn Richman $395

DAVE SCOTT JAZZ ENSEMBLEA small jazz ensemble (rhythm section

and horns) focusing on standards and jazz

tunes with custom arrangements by the

instructor.

Thursdays 4:30 6 pm1/11 3/15 (10 weeks)

Dave Len Scott $395

HARD BOP ENSEMBLEStudy and perform music melding

bebop with R&B, gospel and the blues

as developed by mid-century masters

including Horace Silver, Art Blakey,

Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis,

Jimmy Smith and others.


Dave Lefebvre $395

MUSIC OF THE MASTERSDig into the music of John Coltrane,

Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter and

other jazz masters. Learn and internalize

a variety of essential grooves while

developing improvisation skills through

the rehearsal of challenging repertoire.

Section I: Mondays 8:15 9:45 pm1/8 3/19 (10 weeks) no class 1/15

Section II: Thursdays 8:15 9:45 pm1/11 3/15 (10 weeks)

Glenn Richman $395

POST-BOP ENSEMBLEExplore the repertoire of Chick Corea, Joe

Henderson, Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane

and other post-bop jazz composers from

the 1960s to the present. Strong emphasis

placed on group communication and

interaction.

Wednesdays 6:30 8 pm1/10 3/14 (10 weeks)

Steve Erquiaga $395

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ERQUIAGA ENSEMBLE I In this Ensemble l class, you'll work on

improvising over chord changes, playing

with good time and learn the other skills

needed to perform with other musicians.

Class emphasis is on standard mainstream

styles: blues, standards, swing, bebop,

ballads and bossa novas.

Tuesdays 4:30 6 pm1/9 3/13 (10 weeks)

Steve Erquiaga $395

ERQUIAGA ENSEMBLE IIThis Ensemble II class focuses on slightly

faster tempos and more involved

tunes! Unusual keys, uncommon tune

structures and more complex melodies

are presented along with standard

repertoire. Includes the music of Miles

Davis, Jobim, Art Blakey, Cal Tjader and

many 60s Blue Noteera artists. Original

compositions are encouraged!


Steve Erquiaga $395

ODD METER ENSEMBLEAn intermediate to advanced ensemble

exploring a variety of material in odd

meters ranging from 5/4 to 19/8 and

possibly beyond if "time" permits!

Wednesdays 8:15 9:45 pm1/10 3/14 (10 weeks)

Frank Martin $395

HIP-HOP/JAZZ ENSEMBLELearn the material of some of todays

most innovative artists and hip-hop groups

while enhancing performance skills in this

ensemble dedicated to hip-hop jazz. Study

and perform songs from groups such as

Anderson.Paak, KING, Hiatus Kaiyote,

A Tribe Called Quest, The Internet,

Thundercat, Bilal, Robert Glasper and

Erykah Badu. With an emphasis on stylistic

integrity, as well as melodic, harmonic,

and rhythmic accuracy, the instructor

guides the band and vocalists through the

history of hip-hop jazz, in a course geared

towards an end-of-quarter performance.


Lilan Kane $395

FREE JAZZ ENSEMBLE: new THE MUSIC OF DEREK BAILEYIf you're a musician interested in stretching

the boundaries of harmony and form, join

us for the Free Jazz Ensemble, as we focus

on the music and improvisational concepts

of a variety of master musicians each

quarter. This term, we investigate the

music of one of the architects of contem-

porary free improvisation, British guitarist

Derek Bailey.


Jason Levis $395

PIANO TRIODevelop performance skills in the piano,

bass and drums trio format. Open to four

pianists and one drummer with accom-

paniment provided by a professional

upright bassist.

Section I: Mondays 5 6:30 pm

Section II: Mondays 6:45 8:15 pm

Section III: Mondays 8:30 10 pm1/8 3/19 (10 weeks) no class 1/15Peter Horvath $425

Section IV: Fridays 1:30 3 pm

Section V: Fridays 3:30 5 pm1/12 3/16 (10 weeks)

Debbie Poryes $425

BIG BANDThis 19-piece ensemble covers classic and

contemporary repertoire for big band.

Original compositions by ensemble

members are also workshopped and

performed. Full 3-quarter commitment required (fall, winter, spring).

Thursdays 8:15 10:15 pm1/11 3/15 (10 weeks)

Dave Lefebvre $285

Adult Performance Ensembles Adult Performance Ensembles

MILES DAVIS/WAYNE SHORTER ENSEMBLEExplore the music of Miles Davis and

Wayne Shorter from the mid-60s through

the 80s. Repertoire is drawn from far-

reaching classic albums including Miles Smiles, ESP, Filles de Kilimanjaro, Speak No Evil, Bitches Brew, In a Silent Way, Native Dancer and Jack Johnson. Strong emphasis placed on group communication

and interaction.


Steve Erquiaga $395


I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was my first time playing with a bassist and drum-mer and it was a wonderful learning experience for me. Anonymous

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LATIN

SALSA ENSEMBLE IRehearse and perform classic salsa

repertoire including the music of Tito

Puente, Cal Tjader, Eddie Palmieri and

others. Prerequisites: familiarity with and ability to play standard Afro-Caribbean grooves as applied to your instrument.


David Belove $395

SALSA ENSEMBLE IIRehearse and perform more advanced salsa

repertoire. Vocalists interested in participat-

ing should sign up for Salsa Singing (see

p. 31). The two courses work together

throughout the term developing a full set of

high energy dance music for performance.

Tuesdays 8:15 9:45 pm1/9 3/13 (10 weeks)

David Belove $395

VENEZUELAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE 360Explore traditional and contemporary

Venezuelan music styles, with a particular

focus on Afro-Venezuelan repertoire.

Exciting rhythms including calypso, joropo

and golpe de tambor will be covered. The

ensemble will culminate in a performance

at the Jazzschool in Hardymon Hall! Open

to all instruments: percussion (congas, hand

percussion), Venezuelan cuatros, vocals,

woodwind and brass instruments, piano,

bass, and drumset. Highly recommended

for students who have taken the Afro-

Venezuelan percussion and Venezuelan

cuatro classes with Jackie Rago in the past.

Prerequisites: intermediate to advanced technique and the ability to play standard grooves.


Jackie Rago $395

BRAZILIAN

BRAZILIAN ENSEMBLEStudy and perform the classic and

contemporary Brazilian jazz repertoire of

Ivan Lins, Dori Caymmi, Toninho Horta,

Antonio Carlos Jobim and instructor

Marcos Silva. Vocalists welcome! Audition with Marcos Silva is required. Call 510.845.5373 to schedule your audition.

Section I: Tuesdays 6:15 7:45 pm

Section II: Tuesdays 8:15 9:45 pm1/9 3/13 (10 weeks)

Section III: Wednesdays 6:30 8 pm

Section IV: Wednesdays 8:15 9:45 pm1/10 3/14 (10 weeks)

Section V: Thursdays 1 2:30 pm1/11 3/15 (10 weeks)

Marcos Silva $395

BLUES

BLUES AND GROOVE ENSEMBLELearn to play the blues and blues-related

styles. Emphasis on the groove as found

on recordings of Charlie Christian, T-Bone

Walker, Albert Collins, Jack McDuff, Louis

Jordan and other jump blues and New

Orleans masters. Prerequisites: knowledge of 12-bar blues.

Saturdays 1:30 3 pm1/13 3/17 (10 weeks)

Danny Caron and Anthony Paule $395

FUNK

FUNK ENSEMBLEThis high-energy ensemble explores

repertoire ranging from James Brown

to Tower of Power. For all rhythm

section instruments, horns and vocalists.

Prerequisites: intermediate technical facility and ability to read charts and standard notation.


Marc Van Wageningen $395

WORLD

WORLD GROOVE ENSEMBLE: AFRICAN The African Ensemble is the Winter Term

offering in the World Groove Ensemble

series. Explore Afrobeat, soukous, highlife,

juju, South African, Zimbabwean, Malian,

Senegalese, Ethiopian, Congolese or other

styles. Emphasis is on listening to each

other, learning the specific rhythms and

grooves, and understanding the cultural

contexts of the songs. Open to vocalists

and all instrumentalists. Materials and

arrangements provided by instructor.

Prerequisites: intermediate instrumental and/or vocal proficiency; ability to read charts and standard notation.


Jennifer Jolly $395

Adult Performance Ensembles Adult Performance Ensembles


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JAZZ PIANO I Learn to play jazz standards and the

12-bar blues through the study of jazz

chord voicings and improvisation tech-

niques. Prerequisites: basic piano proficiency, knowledge of major scales, ability to play root-position major, minor, and dominant 7th chords in all keys, ability to read treble and bass clefs.

Mondays 6:30 8 pm1/8 3/19 (10 weeks) no class 1/15Bob Karty $395

JAZZ PIANO IIIn this continuation of Jazz Piano I, you'll

learn more advanced chord voicings and

soloing techniques, as well as standard

re-harmonization techniques. Prerequisites: ability to play 3-note voicings with proper voice leading through a jazz standard (e.g., All The Things You Are or similar), ability to improvise on a 12-bar blues in time, playing 3rds and 7ths in the left hand. An audition is required; please call 510.845.5373 to schedule your audition.

Mondays 8:15 9:45 pm1/8 3/19 (10 weeks) no class 1/15Bob Karty $395

JAZZ PIANO CHORD VOICINGS (FOR PIANISTS AND NON-PIANISTS)

Explore a wide range of jazz piano chord

voicings in this new hands-on course. From

simple shell voicings to the rich chord

shapes used by Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock

and other contemporary jazz masters. For

pianists and instrumentalists/vocalists

interested in exploring jazz piano harmony.

Prerequisites: basic keyboard proficiency and knowledge of chord structures (triads and 7th chords).


Steve Blum $395

JAZZ PIANO COMPINGIn order to function effectively in an

ensemble or as an accompanist, jazz

pianists need to develop the ability to comp

in a wide range of settings. This course

provides techniques for comping in a

variety of styles including straight ahead

and contemporary jazz, R&B, funk, blues,

Latin jazz and Brazilian. Emphasis on

groove! Prerequisites: Jazz Piano I or the equivalent.


Frank Martin $395

PIANO BLUES: WRITE YOUR OWN newA great class for budding songwriters,

vocalists, and non-singing piano players

alike! In this class youll learn the most

common blues musical forms and lyric

structures, study excerpts from some

classics, and write your own tune (with or

without lyrics). Youll get lots of support

and constructive feedback from fellow class

members and the instructor throughout the

course. Materials provided by instructor.

Prerequisites: basic keyboard proficiency; ability to read charts and standard notation.


Jennifer Jolly $395

PIANO AND KEYBOARD

PIANO I If you've ever wanted to play the piano,

now is your chance! Sign up for Piano I and you'll learn how to read music, play scales, perform a piece, play duets,

discover what musical forms and keys

are all about, read a jazz chart and play

ensemble music with fellow students.

No experience necessary. Concurrent

enrollment in the Introduction to Music

Theory course is suggested. Required

texts: Mastering Piano Method 1A, Mastering Theory 1A, Janet Vogt (available at the CJC Bookstore).

Saturdays 10 11:30 am1/13 3/17 (10 weeks)

Jeanne Walpole $395

PIANO IIFor those with some experience on keys,

Piano II picks up wherever you left off in

your pianistic pursuits and challenges you

to go farther with your musical endeavors.

Ensemble and solo music is selected to

match your own level and ability on the

piano. This class presents individual guidance

as well as group performance opportunities.

Required text: Bastien Piano for Adults II (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequi-sites: Piano I or equivalent experience.

Saturdays 11:45 am 1:15 pm1/13 3/17 (10 weeks)

Jeanne Walpole $395

APPLIED KEYBOARD HARMONY Learn tonic-dominant chord progressions,

basic turnarounds and chord inversions

in all keys, while developing the ability

to play standard tunes using those basic

progressions in leadsheet format. This

course prepares students for Jazz Piano I

and is recommended for pianists with a

classical background interested in breaking

free of the printed page and learning how

to interpret leadsheets as well as learning

how to improvise. Handouts provided.

Prerequisites: basic keyboard knowledge.


Jeanne Walpole $395

Adult Instrumental Classes

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SOUL JAZZ KEYBOARDS newSoul jazz is the blend of blues, gospel,

funk, R&B, and jazz made famous by

Jimmy Smith, Herbie Hancock, Horace

Silver, Ramsey Lewis, Les McCann, Joe

Sample, and others. Learn the soul jazz

vocabulary and a number of soul jazz

tunes that are essential to every jazz

keyboardists repertoire. Materials

provided by instructor. Prerequisites: basic keyboard and music reading proficiency; familiarity with major and minor chords and scales.


Jennifer Jolly $395

GUITARBEGINNING GUITARIf you're interested in learning how to play

the guitar, this course will help you

develop a strong foundation in basic

skills, learning the essentials, including

tuning the guitar, finding notes and basic

chords on the fretboard, proper hand

positions, scale fingerings, simple songs,

reading music and more! Your instructor

will answer questions about equipment

selection (guitars, strings, amps, picks,

etc.). Required text: Modern Guitar Method Vol. One, Mel Bay (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: none, for complete beginners! Students must bring a guitar to class.



JAZZ GUITAR IIf you're a guitarist with a background

in another style and you're interested in

exploring jazz and blues this course is

for you! You'll gain hands-on experience

playing jazz and blues while learning

basic jazz theory, scales, chords, arpeg-

gios and songs. You'll have fun while

learning and playing! Prerequisites: two years playing experience, knowledge of major and pentatonic scales and all seventh chords.


Jeff Massanari $395

JAZZ GUITAR IIIn this fun and fast-paced continuation of

the concepts explored in Jazz Guitar I,

you'll dive into more complex harmonic

and melodic concepts, scales and chord

voicings, with lots of hands-on playing

time and personal guidance for everyone.

This course is designed for guitarists with

some jazz playing experience looking to

take their playing to the next level.

Prerequisites: Jazz Guitar I or equivalent; knowledge of scale and chord theory and some familiarity with jazz repertoire.


Jeff Massanari $395

MUSIC THEORY AND FRETBOARD KNOWLEDGE FOR GUITARLearn the basics of music theory as

applied to guitar, developing familiarity

with the fretboard through chord, scale

and arpeggio practice. Topics include:

Overview of chord and scale types and where they are located

Chord progressions commonly used in jazz and related styles

Comping patterns Scale and arpeggio practice

in various positions

Reading charts and standard notation (treble clef)

Transcribing music from recordings Basics of melodic improvisationFor students with some playing experi-

ence, knowledge and facility, but who

have never seriously practiced or studied

music theory or the guitar fretboard.

Prerequisites: ability to play basic barre chords and some familiarity with playing scales. Students should bring a medium or heavy flat pick and be ready to learn how to use it!

Mondays 8:15 9:45 pm1/8 3/19 (10 weeks) no class 1/15Danny Caron $395

Danny Caron is an excellent teacher, especially for beginners. His instruction is clear, concise and energetic. Most important, he motivated us to excel and move forward every week. He is the BEST. Skye Ward

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JAZZ GUITAR COMPINGThis hands-on course provides the

intermediate-to-advanced guitarist with

the tools, concepts and techniques

essential to creative and effective

contemporary comping.

Topics include:

Comping over straight-ahead, bebop, modal, funk/fusion, ballads, contempo-rary jazz, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban styles of music

Creative chord voicings looking at the fingerboard and voicing chords in a more pianistic way; quartal harmony (clusters voiced in 4ths) in modal comping; the possibilities of dissonant intervals such as the minor 2nd; slash chords; tritone substitution; and upper-register chord voicings

Rhythmic anticipation and syncopation: the right places to put chords, in order to create forward motion; comping in 3/4, 6/8 and odd meters.

Prerequisites: knowledge of chord/scale theory; ability to play major, dominant and minor seventh chords and the iiVI progression in all keys.


Steve Erquiaga $395

BRAZILIAN GUITARLearn Brazilian music styles including

samba, baio, bossa nova and choro, and

the techniques used to play them. Primary

focus is on learning repertoire, while

developing the following areas: stylistically

appropriate comping rhythms, chord

melody playing, creating solo arrange-

ments, right hand finger-style techniques

and melodic soloing approaches.

Prerequisites: ability to read music notation.

Sundays 2 3:30 pm1/14 3/18 (10 weeks)

Ricardo Peixoto $395

BLUES AND SWING GUITARLearn chord voicings, fingerboard

harmony and single string soloing

techniques, with a variety of styles

covered, from the urban blues of B.B. King

and Albert Collins to the more complex

swing of Charlie Christian and Aaron

T-Bone Walker. Dive into alternate chord

cycles and rhythm playing and work with

transcriptions to develop strong melodic

solos. Prerequisites: familiarity with the 12-bar blues progression, ability to play barre chords in several shapes, basic knowledge of the minor pentatonic scale, some picking facility.

Saturdays 11:45 am 1:15 pm1/13 3/17 (10 weeks)


HARMONICA

BEGINNING DIATONIC HARMONICAYou'll recognize the diatonic harmonica as

the small harmonica used in blues, rock,

folk and even jazz. In this course, you'll

learn how to hold the instrument, breathe

effectively, play chords, single notes and

bends and develop familiarity with song

forms such as the 12-bar blues and

3-chord folk, rock and country tunes.

Required text: Harmonica for Dummies, second edition. Prerequisites: bring a 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C (contact [email protected] for info).


Winslow Yerxa $395

WOODWINDS

BEGINNING SAXOPHONEAn introduction to the saxophone utilizing

simple ensemble arrangements to get a

head start on fingerings, sound production

and reading in a fun and musical way. All

saxophones are welcome! Prerequisites: none, for complete beginniners, but instructor consultation is required. Please call 510.845.5373.

Mondays 6:30 8 pm1/8 3/19 (10 weeks) no class 1/15 Bill Aron $395

BASS

BEGINNING BASSLearn the fundamentals of bass technique,

applicable to all styles of music.

Topics include:

Tuning Getting a good sound Left and right hand technique Familiarity with the fingerboard Music reading fundamentals Introduction to walking bass lines,

bossa nova, jazz waltzes and ballads

Equipment (basses, strings, amps)

Open to electric and upright bassists.

This course serves as a preparation for

the Jazz Bass course. Prerequisites: none, for complete beginners! Students must bring a bass to class.


Glenn Richman $395

JAZZ BASSLearn a variety of essential techniques

for constructing strong jazz bass lines on

blues, jazz standards in 4/4 and 3/4, modal

tunes, rhythm changes, and ballads.

Techniques for soloing are also covered.

Perform bass lines in class each week with

piano accompaniment provided by the

instructor. Recommended for upright and

electric bassists interested in participating

in the Jazzschools ensemble program.

Prerequisites: intermediate technical facility and some ability to read music.


Glenn Richman $395

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21ST CENTURY BASSPerhaps no chair in the average band has

changed as much as the bass over the

last decade. Technology and tastes have

introduced a new set of responsibilities

to the bass role, and in some styles

staying relevant means integrating effects,

sound-design, and synthesis into the

average gig. While it might seem intimi-

dating at first, a deep dive into the myriad

ways bass players can mangle and sculpt

their sound is ultimately among the most

rewarding steps bassists can take. In 21st

Century Bass, we'll survey the whole

effects spectrum, going deep into how

effects work and ways to combine them

to cop classic sounds and innovate new

ones. Plus, we'll tackle how to get the

iconic keybass sounds of players like

Stevie Wonder, Bernie Worrell, and

modern hip-hop and dance music with

an introduction to subtractive synthesis.

Mondays 8:15 9:45 pm1/8 3/19 (10 weeks) no class 1/15Jonathan Herrera $395

DRUMS AND PERCUSSION

THE VERSATILE DRUMMERThe contemporary drummer is called upon

to play many styles of music on any given

gig, session or recording. This class familiar-

izes drummers with a solid mix of essential

drum set grooves including: samba, bossa,

baio, 2 feel, bebop, swing, mambo,

cha-cha, bembe, funk, hip-hop and numer-

ous variations, with an emphasis on sound

and feel. Prerequisites: functional drum set technique.

Mondays 6:30 8 pm1/8 3/19 (10 weeks) no class 1/15 Alan Hall $395

LATIN PERCUSSION I This introductory course will help you

develop a solid foundation in each of the

primary Latin percussion instruments. You'll

learn effective technique on congas, bongos,

timbales, bells and auxiliary instruments,

while studying many of the Latin grooves

typical of son, salsa, and Latin jazz. Soloing

techniques, typical breaks, song forms and

historical information are also discussed. Prerequisites: none, open to all!


Omar Ledezma $395

LATIN PERCUSSION IIIf you are already familiar with the funda-

mentals of Latin percussion rhythms and

techniques, this continuation of the Latin

Percussion I course will give you lots of

hands-on practice time and a clear

explanation of how all of the various

instruments work together in salsa bands

and other Latin music ensembles.


Omar Ledezma $395

DRUM SOLOSThis course provides an overview of

concepts and techniques for soloing on

the drum set. These techniques are

applicable to a range of styles, from rock,

funk, straight-ahead jazz and fusion to vari-

ous world styles (Brazilian, Afro-Cuban),

and non-idiomatic free improvisation.

Students develop solo vocabulary drawn

from rudimental and other sources,

developing 4-limb independence through

improvisation over various ostinato

patterns. Topics include trading fours and

an introduction to polyrhythmic drum set

applications. Prerequisites: functional drum set technique.

Mondays 8:15 9:45 pm1/8 3/19 (10 weeks) no class 1/15 Alan Hall $395

BRAZILIAN DRUM SETLearn the signature drum set grooves of

contemporary Brazilian music including

samba, baio, bossa nova and choro, and

the techniques used to play them.

Emphasis on gaining an authentic Brazilian

sound and feel. Highly recommended for

drummers interested in joining one of the

Jazzschools Brazilian ensembles! Prerequi-sites: functional drum set technique.

Fridays 10 11:30 am1/12 3/16 (10 weeks)

Marcos Silva $395

PANDEIRO: The Brazilian TambourineWhile it may be Brazil's most iconic

percussion instrument, the versatile

pandeiro fits into almost any style of

music. Instructor Brian Rice likes to call

it a "laptop batucada" for its diversity

of sounds and ability to emulate all the

instruments of the samba bateria. This

course covers all the basics and conven-

tions of samba and choro as well as music

from the northeast of Brazil, while delving

into modern adaptations of funk rhythms,

odd time signatures and extended

techniques.


Brian Rice $395


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March 19 23, 2018 Monday Friday 9:30am 3 pm

Free concert: Friday, March 23, 6 pm

An exciting five-day program focused on the study and performance of jazz and blues. Women develop technical ability, style and improvisation skills in a supportive environment while networking with others who share their passion for music. Prerequisites: some facility on your instrument.

Directed by Jean Fineberg & Ellen Seeling, with an all-women faculty from the Montclair Womens Big Band.

Open to women instrumentalists and vocalists at all levels. Camp includes:

Jazz Combo Blues & Soul Band

Latin Group

Vocal Skills Private Consultation Blues & Soul Band Lunchtime Open Jam

R&B Choir Warmup / Master Class Theory & Improvisation Percussion

WOMENS JAZZ & BLUES CAMP

Tuition $499

Enrollment: Open (Closes when camp is full)

Financial Aid: Limited funds available

Program info: cjc.edu/womenscamp

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 510.758.2200

Registration: cjc.edu/womensreg

Back by popular demand: Jazz Choir and New Orleans Ensemble

FACULTY PROFILE Jonathan Herrera

Jonathan Herrera is a graduate of the University of Southern California and the Los Angeles Music Academy and is a Senior Contributing Editor of Bass Player Magazine. His playing credits include: Cathedrals, MoeTar, Zigaboo Modeliste, Stanley Jordan, Brain, Oz Noy, Garaj Mahal, Miguel Migs, Cyrus Chestnut, Cathy Richardson, Michael Lee Firkins, Jon Fishman, Kai Eckhardt, Matthew Charles Heulitt, Dynamic, Rick Musallum, Levy's Love Lounge, and many more.

Tell us a bit about how you got started

playing and engineering and who some

of your important teachers and mentors

have been along the way.

I started playing piano when I was about

five, but switched my focus to bass around

my 12th birthday. Growing up in LA, I was

fortunate to go to USC and LACM, where

my teachers were real working musicians

making a living in the city. Among the

most influential were Tim Emmons and

Ed Lucie, and then after moving to the

Bay Area, Kai Eckhardt.

Who are some musicians

that currently inspire you?

My all-time favorite bass players are

Steve Swallow, Anthony Jackson, and

Pino Palladino. Recently I've been more

drawn to electronic music and pop and

jazz that embraces that broad sound-

scape. Artists like Son Lux, Thundercat,

Jamie Lidell, and Kendrick Lamar.

Can you tell us a little about what your

21st Century Bass class will be like?

The course is primarily about helping

bass players expand their palette beyond

the traditional meat-and-potatoes sup-

port role, sonically, but it's beneficial to

all musicians. Nowadays, musicians are

often called on to play some synth, trigger

tracks and samples, and contribute more

broadly to a band's sound. The course

explores effects, synthesis, and recording

technology to empower musicians to

get more work and, hopefully, find new

inspiration in their instruments.

Who do you think would benefit

from taking this class?

Any musician that's intrigued by the

technology of music and wants to expand

their voice.

Is there anything else you would like

to add?

As much as it's easy to be discouraged

by trends in the music industry, it's

actually never been a more exciting

time to play. The democratization of

access to potent sound-sculpting tools is

an exciting new opportunity for anyone

that's inspired to learn.

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THEORY AND IMPROVINTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEORYLearn the basic skills needed to begin any

serious study of music. Topics include:

music notation, time signatures, key

signatures, rhythmic training, major scales,

intervals, transposition, chord structure,

harmonic progression, ear training and

an introduction to musical form and

composition. Required texts: Practical Theory Complete by Sandy Feldstein, and Jazz Improvisation: A Pocket Guide by Dan Haerle (available at the CJC

Bookstore). Prerequisites: none, open to all instrumentalists and vocalists.


Dave Len Scott $395

BEGINNING JAZZIMPROVISATIONA friendly, supportive atmosphere in

which to practice the basics of jazz

improvisation. Start with the blues

then progress to jazz standards, learning

essential scales and chords, playing at

every session, trading licks, learning

patterns and building solos. Ideal for

classical players or anyone aspiring to

jam or perform with a jazz ensemble.

Vocalists welcome! Required text: Jazz Improvisation: A Pocket Guide by Dan Haerle (available at the CJC Bookstore).

Prerequisites: facility on an instrument and ability to play all major scales from memory.


Dave Len Scott $395

INTERMEDIATE JAZZ IMPROVISATION IThis course gives students a strong

foundation in the Great American

Songbook repertoire and the ability

to improvise over chord progressions

with correct notes and good phrasing.

Several compositions will be used as

vehicles to study basic chord structures,

scale structures and non-diatonic

neighboring tones. Emphasis is placed

on utilization of basic harmonic concepts,

thereby turning exercises into melody.

A step-by-step conceptual approach is

used and a new concept is added with

each new tune. Prerequisites: beginning Jazz Improvisation or equivalent.

Mondays 6:30 8 pm1/8 3/19 (10 weeks) no class 1/15Glenn Richman $395

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INTERMEDIATE JAZZ IMPROVISATION IIThis new course is a continuation of

Intermediate Jazz Improvisation I,

designed for musicians interested in

developing their jazz improvisation skills

in a focused, hands-on setting. Develop

familiarity with melodic material, based

on jazz standards and composed by the

instructor, making use of chord, scale,

and non-diatonic tones. Compose and

perform etudes based on these concepts

for in-class critique. Study solos recorded

by influential jazz musicians, identifying

essential jazz vocabulary elements to be

applied in the construction of new solos,

to be written and performed in class each

week. Additional areas of study include

playing and improvising in 3/4 (jazz

waltz) time and ballad playing. The

instructor also presents a range of

common jazz phrases (licks) to be

practiced in all keys. Prerequisites: Intermediate Jazz Improvisation I.


Glenn Richman $395

COMPOSITION

SONGWRITINGExplore melody writing, basic harmony,

more adventurous chord progressions,

song form, rhyme schemes and the

instrumental component of songwriting

all with the purpose of honing your

unique voice as a composer. Most

importantly, develop two or three songs

to be workshopped and refined in real

time over the course of the term.

Tuesdays 1 2:30 pm1/9 3/13 (10 weeks)

Rachel Efron $395

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ARRANGING FOR newSONGWRITERSThis new course provides a practical

overview of the various elements that go

into crafting a compelling song arrange-

ment. Whether orchestrating for chamber

ensemble, big band or acoustic guitar

and voice, the arranging choices we make

impact the listeners perception of a

piece of music and can either help or

hinder the listening experience. Through

the exploration of arranging techniques

applied to numerous musical settings,

students gain a set of tools and listening

skills to help make better writing choices.

The goal of this course is to assist

arrangers in embracing a songs intrinsic

qualities, providing methods for amplify-

ing its effect on the listener.

Thursdays 6:30 - 8 pm1/11 3/15 (10 weeks)

Nahuel Bronzini $395

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BEGINNING JAZZ SINGINGThe class was designed to help the singer

create a focused, relaxed, skilled, and

unique performance. You'll work on basic

musicianship starting with warm-up exer

cises, improvisation skills, understanding

and singing in different grooves, and progress to finding new songs, ascertaining

the correct key, understanding song form,

preparing a leadsheet, and making practice

tracks. Well be joined midway through the

course by a professional pianist to further

develop the songs weve chosen by

working on sub-text, song interpretation,

communicating our intentions to an

accompanist, singing in different feels

including rubato, and setting up and

counting off songs. This class includes an

end-of-quarter performance. This is a

supportive and structured environment for

students with a burning desire to sing!

Mondays 4:45 6:15 pm1/8 3/19 (10 weeks) no class 1/15Cecilia Engelhart $450

INTERMEDIATE JAZZ SINGINGThis class covers a range of jazz vocal

essentials including lyric interpretation,

style, rhythm, and feel. Students explore

improvisation and harmony in depth

while also learning to create their own

arrangements. The instructor will suggest

repertoire and help students find interest-

ing songs that are best suited for their

voice and ability. There will be a student

performance at the end of the term. Open

to students who have taken the "Begin-

ning Jazz Singing" class or have approval

from the Chair or the instructor.

Mondays 6:30 8 pm1/8 3/19 (10 weeks) no class 1/15Cecilia Engelhart $450

VOCAL JAZZ PERFORMANCEWork on numerous aspects of jazz

performance from interpretation and

phrasing to improvisation and working

with an accompanist. Each week the

instructor will bring in a variety of

exercises and repertoire for the class

to work on in a group setting. Students

will also have time to bring in one song

per class to perform. The instructor

and accompanist will help students find

the right key and create on-the-spot

arrangements in preparation for the

student concert at the end of the term.


Frankye Kelly $450

Pamela is an exceptional teacher supportive, inspiring and SERIOUSLY FUN! She worked with students across a range of comfort levels... and brought out the best in us. Richard Bunce

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VOCAL TECHNIQUE

VOCAL TECHNIQUE ESSENTIALS Learn a variety of vocal exercises designed

to condition and strengthen your voice.

Range, intonation, breath management,

balancing vocal registers, body alignment,

vowel formation and dynamics are all

enhanced through technical exercises.

Applicable to all contemporary vocal styles.

Prerequisites: none, open to all!

Section I: Tuesdays 4:45 6:15 pm1/9 3/13 (10 weeks)

Sandy Cressman $400

Section II: Thursdays 4:45 6:15 pm1/11 3/15 (10 weeks)

Andrea Claburn $400

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For auditions and more information

about our Vocal programs please

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PERFORMANCE jazz

FOR THE LOVE OF SINGINGLearn breathing and vocal techniques to

be applied to songs of your choice, while

making friends with the microphone and

learning basic performance skills. This

course is particularly suited for those who

may have temporarily put aside their

vocal dreams due to education, career

or family obligations. Open to all.


Kyra Gordon $450

FOR STARTERS JAZZ & BLUES SINGINGYou used to sing a lot but now find

yourself relegated to the shower and

in-the-car jam sessions. Or you love

to sing but feel terribly shy at the idea

of singing in public. Explore and release

your inner rock, jazz or blues vocalist in

this encouraging, safe environment.

Designed to give you confidence through

group singing, while also bolstering your

repertoire with individual song develop-

ment. Accompanist provided. No previous

experience required.


Pamela Rose $450

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WORKING WITH AN new ACCOMPANISTThis class provides a unique opportunity

for singers to study with one of the great

vocal accompanists in jazz. Learn how to

communicate effectively with a pianist/

accompanist about simple arranging

techniques and other essentials including

count-offs, finding keys, setting up intros

and endings, rubato interpretation and

more. Students should bring their own

repertoire to class. Focus on selections

from the Great American Songbook is

recommended. Prerequisites: some sing-ing experience is recommended.


Mike Greensill $400

pop, blues and r&b

THE SONGS OF new JIMMY WEBBLearn to sing classic songs by Jimmy

Webb as both soloists and background

singers in preparation for an end-of-

quarter student performance. Sing

Jimmy's classic hits "Wichita Lineman,"

"Up, Up and Away," "By The Time I Get

To Phoenix" and more. The instructor

will share information on proper vocal

technique, stage presence, and interpreta-

tion while also helping students find the

lyrics, appropriate keys and sheet music.

Students are welcome to bring their

favorite Jimmy Webb songs to sing

via lyrics, sheet music, and tracks. A

professional accompanist will play for

the class. Open to all levels.


Clif Payne $450

CONTEMPORARY VOCAL STYLESLearn proper vocal technique (vocal

health, maintenance and developing

a practice routine) useful for singing in

any style from jazz to pop, rock, R&B,

blues and beyond. Class topics also

include chart writing, stage presence

and microphone technique. This class

culminates in an end-of-quarter perfor-

mance. Open to all levels, genres and

backgrounds.

Mondays 8:15 9:45 pm1/8 3/19 (10 weeks) no class 1/15 Amanda Addleman $450

THE SINGER AND THE SONG:FOCUS ON JOHNNY MERCERChoosing material, developing arrange-

ments, programming a set and writing

and delivering interesting patter are all

skills advanced singers need to master

to grow their audience. In this class, well

focus on the music of Johnny Mercer and

together well put together an hour-long

performance including songs and stories

about the charming Mr. Mercer. Each

student will choose two tunes from the

Mercer catalog and well concentrate on

creating arrangements, communicating

our ideas to other musicians and stage

presence. Weeks two and three include

a professional accompanist, while weeks

four and five and the performance include

a full trio. For intermediate to advanced

singers. Prerequisites: consent of instructor-telephone consultation required. Call 510.845.5373 for more information.

5 Sundays Noon 3 pmFebruary 18, 25

March 4, 11, & 18

Maye Cavallaro $450

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THE CONTEMPORARY JAZZ SINGER Focus on an array of creative jazz singing

skills including developing a unique

repertoire, communicating with the rhythm

section and creating arrangements on the

spot. Study phrasing, improvisation,

interpretation and work on developing a

personal sound. Rhythm section provided.

You are welcome to bring in songs of your

choice, write original lyrics or use material

provided by the instructor. Prerequisites: consent of instructor telephone consulta-tion required. Call 510.845.5373 for more information.

Section I: Tuesdays 6:30 8 pm

Section II: Tuesdays 8:15 9:45 pm1/9 3/13 (10 weeks)

Laurie Antonioli $460

COMPARATIVE JAZZ new SINGING STYLESFrom Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan to

Mark Murphy, Kurt Elling, Gretchen Parlato

and beyond, the various styles of jazz

singing cover a lot of territory. This class

explores several versions of the same jazz

standard as sung by a range of masterful

singers, both classic and contemporary,

exploring the musical and stylistic devices

employed by these great artists. Students

gain new ideas to aid in the development

of a unique style while preparing for an

end-of-quarter performance. A profes-

sional accompanist joins the group for

the final three class sessions and for the

performance. Prerequisites: some jazz singing experience.


Sandy Cressman $450

BACKDOOR BEBOPLearn the ins and outs of scat singing.

Topics covered include syllable choice,

understanding song form, selecting

tempos, working on articulation, storytell-

ing, rhythm and more. Learn classic bebop

repertoire including contrafacts (new

melodies over pre-existing chord progres-

sions) trade fours, and have fun while

developing a deeper understanding of

how to function confidently as a jazz

vocalist. Open to all levels.


Azure McCall $450

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THE SONGS OF STEVIE WONDERLearn to sing classic songs by Stevie Wonder such as Golden Lady, If Its Magic, and "Superstition" as both soloists and background singers in preparation for an end-of-quarter student performance. The instructor will share information on proper vocal technique, stage pres-ence, and interpretation in addition to helping students find the lyrics, appropriate keys and sheet music. Students are welcome to bring their favorite Stevie Wonder songs to sing via lyrics, sheet music, and tracks. A professional accompanist will play for the class. Open to all levels.


Clif Payne $450

SOUL TOWN CLASSIC RHYTHM & BLUESIf youre a fan of classic R&B, this class

is for you. Sing your favorite solo and

ensemble songs from the 60s and early

70s. Learn songs made famous by Aretha

Franklin, Etta James, Roberta Flack, Sam

Cooke, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Smokey

Robinson, Sly & The Family Stone and

vocal groups such as The Temptations,

The Supremes, and the O'Jays. If center

stage is not your thing, you can develop

your background singing chops. Students

are encouraged to bring in sheet music of

their favorite songs in the appropriate key.

Focus areas: roots of soul music, proper

song and key selection, melodic phrasing,

improvisation, harmonizing, band leading

tips, preparation for live performance. The

instructor will accompany this class each

week. A rhythm section will be added for

the end-of-quarter performance.

Wednesdays 8:15 - 9:45pm1/10 - 3/14 (10 weeks)

Lilan Kane $460

BLUES VOCAL FUNSHOP I Feel like singing the blues? Blues is the

most primal, powerful part of your soul and

singing it is more fun than you can possibly

imagine. Students will explore the deep,

authentic singing strategies of great blues

singers from Jimmy Reed to Bonnie Raitt,

while developing blues repertoire. No prior

music experience necessary. Class is open

to both the novice singer looking for a

supportive, fun, instructive course, and to

the more experienced singer looking to

gain insight and control on the bandstand.

Each class is taught by Bay Area's own

jazz/blues diva Pamela Rose and accompa-

nied by legendary blues guitarist Danny

Caron.

Wednesdays 8:15 9:45pm1/10 3/14 (10 weeks)

Pamela Rose $450

BLUES VOCAL FUNSHOP II Chicago BluesMuddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Buddy Guy,

Jimmy Reed, Howlin Wolf, Koko Taylor

Chicago after 1940 was the nexus of

urban electrified blues, with a driving

rhythm and urgency that still delights and

inspires. This 10-week course focuses on

the singing styles of Chicago blues artists

from 1940 to 1970. Guitarist Danny Caron

accompanies all classes, with bass and

drums joining for the final three class

sessions and performance. Students

will develop songs with the band for an

end-of-term performance. Prerequisites: students must have taken Blues Vocal Funshop or receive permission from the instructor.


Pamela Rose $460

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SALSA SINGINGLearn the style, rhythm and technique of

salsa vocal music while learning to play

Latin hand percussion instruments.

Instructor provides instruments like guiro,

maracas and claves to use each week. As

the term progresses, join forces with the

Salsa II instrumental ensemble (see page

12) as you work to develop a performance

set. Representative songs include Tres

Das de Carnaval (Celia Cruz), "La

Rebelin (Joe Arroyo) and Brujera

(El Gran Combo). Prerequisites: previous singing experience or basic technique training. All songs are in Spanish but fluency is not required to participate.


Edgardo Cambn $400

YOUNG SINGERS

VOCAL PERFORMANCE FOR TEENS This is a fun course for teens, focusing on

solo singing and everything needed to put

on a great performance. Students receive

coaching on vocal technique and stage

presence, as well as receiving assistance in

finding the best song for their level and

interests. All genres welcome, from rock to

classical, anything goes!


Kyra Gordon $450

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VOCAL MENTOR PROGRAM

CENTER STAGE A Mentored Program for Concert Developmentwith Maye Cavallaro and Laurie Antonioli

Work through the process of presenting a full-length, public, professional-level

concert. Candidates work with their mentor over the course of three or four months,

preparing their concert by choosing songs, working out arrangements, deciding on

sequencing, and developing patter and stage presence. Lessons also include making

a budget, hiring and rehearsing musicians and developing a marketing plan.

Candidates will be most successful if they are advanced students who have some

performing experience in classes and workshops or in a professional environment.

A repertoire of 15 to 20 memorized songs in various styles is recommended. This is

a unique opportunity for singers to design a performance that reflects a personalized

artistic vision. Concert dates are available throughout the year.

The Vocal Mentor Program with Maye Cavallaro gave me all the tools I needed to launch myself as a regularly gigging professional jazz singer. She covers everything: marketing, hiring & rehearsing the band, selecting material, developing arrangements, organizing set lists, wardrobe, stage presence and more it is a very broad education. Having an experienced, supportive, friendly professional to guide me through the process was an invaluably helpful experi-ence. It requires a lot of time, effort and dedication, but if you want your singing to make the quantum leap from performing at open mics and recitals to owning the stage for an entire show, theres nothing better out there. Will Hull

This program also includes:

A professional sound technician and quality live recording of your

performance

Staff at the door and on-site during the performance

Guidance in marketing and promotion, including how

to prepare publicity materials

Inclusion in California Jazz Conservatory advertising,

marketing and publicity

A percentage of the door/ ticket sales

Laurie Antonioli / Maye Cavallaro $850

Contact the Chair of the Vocal Program,

Laurie Antonioli, for more information

on how to apply for this program:

laurie @ cjc.edu

Adult Vocal Classes

ENSEMBLES(FOR VOCALISTS AND INSTRUMENTALISTS)

WORLD GROOVE ENSEMBLE: AFRICAN The African Ensemble is the Winter Term

offering in the World Groove Ensemble

series. Explore Afrobeat, soukous, highlife,

juju, South African, Zimbabwean, Malian,

Senegalese, Ethiopian, Congolese or other

styles. Emphasis is on listening to each

other, learning the specific rhythms and

grooves, and understanding the cultural

contexts of the songs. Open to vocalists

and all instrumentalists. Materials and

arrangements provided by instructor.

Prerequisites: intermediate instrumental and/or vocal proficiency; ability to read charts and standard notation.


Jennifer Jolly $395

HIP-HOP/JAZZ ENSEMBLE Learn from some of the most innovative

artists and groups in hip-hop while enhanc-

ing your performance skills in this ensemble

dedicated to hip-hop jazz. You'll study and

perform songs from groups such as Ander-

son.Paak, KING, Hiatus Kaiyote, A Tribe

Called Quest, The Internet, Thundercat,

Bilal, Robert Glasper and Erykah Badu.

Students will study the hip-hop culture and

its influences and learn how to apply those

studies to their own compositions. With an

emphasis on stylistic integrity, as well as

melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic accuracy,

the instructor will guide the band and

vocalists through the history of hip-hop

jazz, in a course geared towards an end-

of-semester performance.


Lilan Kane $395

FUNK ENSEMBLEThis high-energy ensemble explores reper

toire ranging from James Brown to Tower of

Power. For all rhythm section instruments,

horns and vocalists. Prerequisites: interme-diate technical facility and ability to read charts and standard notation.


Marc Van Wageningen $395

COMPOSITION

SONGWRITING Explore melody writing, basic harmony,

more adventurous chord progressions, song

form, rhyme schemes and the instrumental

component of songwriting all with the

purpose of honing your unique voice as a

composer. Most importantly, develop two or

three songs to be workshopped and refined

in real time over the course of the term.

Tuesdays 1 2:30 pm1/9 3/13 (10 weeks)

Rachel Efron $395

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VOCAL WORKSHOPS

AMERICAN SONGBOOK: COMPOSER WORKSHOP SERIES Unsung Gems 6with Maye Cavallaro

The Great American Songbook is a

collection of tunes written from 1930

to 1950 and is a vital part of the

repertoire of jazz musicians. While

many songs by the Gershwins, Harold

Arlen, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin are

well known, there are countless other

composers and lyricists whose songs

are not performed as often. This

3-part workshop focuses on these

less frequently performed pieces.

Workshop time includes listening to

recorded examples by jazz greats

to develop ideas for new arrange-

ments. Instructor Maye Cavallaro

provides 10 leadsheets for songs

including practice backing tracks.

An accompanist joins the group

during the third session, for students

to perform arrangement ideas.

A warm, charismatic stage performer and accomplished musician, Maye Cavallaro has traveled extensively in Japan and the U.S., both performing and teaching. She has released several CDs as a leader and has been a favorite vocal instructor at the Jazzschool for many years.

3 Sundays, January 14, 21, 28 Noon 3 pm$295 advance, $310 day of workshop

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Maye is very prepared, organized and the musicians she brings in are excellent and wonderful to work with. Catherine Stern


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CRASH COURSE IN SOUND SYSTEMS FOR PERFORMING INSTRUMENTALISTS AND VOCALISTS with Lee Brenkman

A workshop in survival skills to help

instrumentalists and singers get the best

results from their sound equipment

from a single microphone to a complete

sound system and how to successfully

interact with sound technicians at venues

with sound systems. Learn the tricks of

the trade from Lee Brenkman, one of

the Bay Areas preeminent sound techni-

cians, to get the best sound on your gig.

Topics covered include the different types

of microphones and their functions,

evaluating equipment for purchase, and

how to set up a small sound system.

Brenkman also addresses how best to

communicate with sound technicians and

making efficient use of sound check time.

This workshop is attendee-driven any

and all questions welcome!

Lee Brenkman has been a top sound technician at multiple Bay Area venues for several decades including the California Jazz Conservatory, Great American Music Hall and Stanford Jazz Workshop.

Sunday February 25, 11 am 1 pm$30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

STAGE PRESENCE 101: The Art and Craft Of Live Performancewith Andrea Claburn

Youve done the hard work, gotten your musical chops together, re-hearsed with the band. Now, how do you make your presentation interest-ing in between the songs? How do you connect with the audience, create an engaging, well-paced set, and maintain an element of surprise essential to the art form? What sets you apart as a performer and makes your concert a must-see event? This workshop will give you the tools you need to hone your stage presence, create an electrifying concert, magnify your own unique style, and express your authentic self in live performance. Open to all.

Sunday, February 11, Noon 3 pm$50 advance, $65 day of workshop

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VOCAL TECHNIQUE FOR THE CONTEMPORARY SINGERwith Kalil Wilson

Vocalist Kalil Wilson shares strategies for

developing a balanced vocal sound. This

method works for singers of all genres

interested in developing a contemporary

approach, including those with a classical

singing background. Open to all levels.

Sunday, January 14, Noon 2 pm$40 advance, $55 day of workshop

APPLYING R&B, POP AND SOUL STYLES TO A JAZZ REPERTOIREwith Kalil Wilson

Jazz singing has become a crossroads

where many styles and genres inform

approach, phrasing, ornamentation and

technique. This workshop focuses on

applying stylistic approaches from R&B,

pop and soul genres to the performance

of music from the Great American

Songbook. Students should bring one or

two songs with charts in their proper key

to perform in class. Open to all levels.

Vocalist Kalil Wilson is gifted with a powerful yet nuanced voice and a technical versatility that positions him comfortably in jazz, R&B, pop, and classical, and has captivated audiences from Barcelona to Berkeley in perfor-mances that defy easy categorization. With honors degrees in Vocal Performance and Ethnomusicology from UCLA, he has sung numerous lead opera roles, oratorio concerts, and at many jazz clubs and festivals. He has performed with Herbie Hancock, Carlos Santana, Kenny Burrell, the Buena Vista Social Club, Esperanza Spaulding, Rene Fleming, the L.A. Opera, L.A. Philharmonic, and the Oakland East Bay Symphony.

Sunday, March 18, Noon - 3 pm$75 advance, $90 day of workshop

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Young Musicians Program

The Jazzschool Young Musicians

Program is a year-round

comprehensive music education

and performance program

designed for instrumental and

vocal students between the ages

of 11 and 18. The Young Musicians

Program has been at the center

of the Jazzschools educational

and artistic goals since 1997. Its

curriculum provides students

with the opportunity to work

with professional jazz artists

and educators, strengthening

performance skills, expanding

knowledge of jazz theory and

improvisation, and learning more

about the foundations of jazz

and related styles of music.

Students participate in after-school

classes and in master classes with

nationally known jazz artists, as

well as performing in venues

throughout the San Francisco

Bay Area and beyond.

2018 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Jazzschool Young Musicians Program

ensembles require a commitment of three

quarters (fall, winter and spring). Students

unable to commit to a full school year are

still encouraged to audition; however,

priority will be given to those who can

remain in the program for the entire school

year. Students wishing to audition mid-year

will be placed in the program based on

availability of open spots in ensembles and

the students ability level. Please note that,

while it is our mission to find a place for

everyone in our Young Musicians Program,

we may not be able to accommodate all

students who apply.

Jazzschool Young Musicians Program

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Its the only place that I know of that offers such high level jazz ensembles for middle & high school students. Last year, my school music program was not challenging enough for me. I loved being involved! Dylan Everingham

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I loved being at the Jazzschool seeing other musicians (and aspiring musicians) of all ages, hearing the sounds of jazz waft through the space. Ben Golven

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PLACEMENT AND AUDITION REQUIREMENTS WINTER 2018

AUDITION MATERIALSEntering musicians are asked to prepare

two skill-level appropriate jazz standards,

improvise over a 12-bar blues (optional) or

rhythm changes (for high school students

only) and sight-read.

HOW TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION To schedule an audition, please fill out

an application online at:

cjc.edu/youth_auditions After your application is received, you will

be contacted within 1 2 weeks with an

audition time. Auditions are scheduled on

a first-come, first-served basis and will be

scheduled at the earliest available time.

Students will be contacted with placement

information following the audition.

AUDITION DATES: Ongoing

AUDITION BY VIDEO (OPTIONAL) Students have the option of submitting an

online video audition rather than scheduling

an in-person audition. Students submitting

their audition online are still required to fill

out an online application (see above). On the

application form, please select live audition

or video submission. Please note: online

video submissions are not available for the

Studio Band or Advanced High School Jazz

Workshops.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE VIDEO SUBMISSIONS Student should be clearly visible

(and audible) on the video.

Perform two skill-level appropriate jazz standards. Please state the name

of each piece before you play it.

Download one of the two improvisation tracks at cjc.edu/youth_auditions for the improvisation portion of your

audition. Two choruses required.

On the video, it is important that your playing is heard louder than anything

else, including any accompanying tracks.

PIANO AND GUITAR PLAYERS Follow the above instructions with only

one change: after improvising, please

demonstrate comping/voicings on a

blues or rhythm changes.

DRUMMERSPlease demonstrate the following styles:

swing, bossa nova, funk/rock Demonstrate each style at various

tempos (i.e., slow, medium, fast)

On each style/tempo please trade fours with yourself (4 bars of time,

4 bars of solo, etc.)

Play at least 16 bars of each example

After you have completed your video, upload

your audition to YouTube and title the video

with your name (Example: John Smith

Jazzschool Audition). You should make this a

private video (unless you dont mind it being

available to the public). Once the video is

uploaded, send a link to erik @cjc.edu. You may also upload the video to a private

website and email a link. Please do not email

audition videos as attachments.

For more information about the Jazzschool

Young Musicians Program placement

process, please visit cjc.edu/youth_auditions or contact us at erik @ cjc.edu and 510.845.5373.

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES

High school and middle school

jazz ensembles are offered

Monday through Thursday in the

late afternoon and early evening

and during the day on Saturday.

While we make every effort to

accommodate scheduling requests,

specific placements are based on

the results of an audition. Note: all

prices listed are per quarter.

large performance ensembles STUDIO BANDDevelop technique, knowledge of jazz

style and an ability to improvise through

standard and contemporary big band

repertoire. This highly-selective ensemble

records at Fantasy Studios, performs

frequently and participates in competi-

tions throughout the U.S. The Studio Band

has played at Yoshis and Savanna Jazz,

as well as jazz festivals in California, New

York, Seattle, Idaho, the Vienne Jazz

Festival in France and the Montreux Jazz

Festival in Switzerland. Full school year

commitment is required. Instrumentation:

5 saxes, 5 trumpets, 5 trombones, guitar,

piano, bass and drums.

Mondays 6:30 8 pm1/8 3/19 (10 weeks) no class 1/15Dave Eshelman $225

small performance ensembles ADVANCED HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ WORKSHOP Explore the post-bop harmonic, melodic,

rhythmic and formal innovations of

Coltrane, Shorter, Corea, Hancock, Brecker

and others in this multiple DownBeat

award-winning ensemble. For advanced-

level high school student players,

competent in the bebop language.

Record at Fantasy Studios and participate

in various competitions and festivals.

Section I: Mondays 4:45 6:15 pm1/8 3/19 (10 weeks) no class 1/15Michael Zilber $395

Section II: Mondays 4:45 6:15 pm1/8 3/19 (10 weeks) no class 1/15Erik Jekabson $395

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What degree of jazz artist do you want to be?

The California Jazz Conservatory is the only

independent accredited school in America completely

devoted to the study and performance of jazz.

We offer two paths to your degree in Jazz Studies.

Both offer a 100% jazz relevant curriculum.

Both are taught by an effective faculty

of top jazz artists/educators.

Both offer a preeminent artistic and academic

experience in the center of the vibrant

Bay Area arts scene.

And both offer you the opportunity

to transform yourself,

from a burgeoning musician

to a respected artist.

Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz StudiesA 4-year, 100% jazz-relevant degree program offering

unique optional areas of concentration in Brazilian Jazz,

North American Roots Music, and Audio Production

in partnership with Fantasy Studios.

Associate of Arts Degree in Jazz StudiesA 2-year program, offering the same effective faculty

and the same 100% jazz-relevant courses taught in

the first two years of our Bachelor program, but at

half the tuition investment and half the time commitment

to get you started in your career in jazz.

What degree of jazz artist do you want to be?

Contact our President and Dean,

Susan Muscarella, to find the best fit for you:

[email protected] or 510.845.5373.

In a Musician, Out an Artist!

Our campus is located at 2087 and 2040 Addison Street,

Berkeley, CA, 94704 / 510.845.5373 / cjc.edu

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HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE Gain a greater understanding of jazz

theory and develop improvisation skills

through the study and performance of

challenging jazz repertoire.

Section I: Mondays 4:45 6:15 pm 1/8 3/19 (10 weeks) no class 1/15Raffi Garabedian $395

Section II: Mondays 6:30 8 pm1/8 3/19 (10 weeks) no class 1/15Colin Hogan $395

Section III: Tuesdays 4:45 6:15 pm 1/9 3/13 (10 weeks)

Charles Hamilton $395

Section IV: Wednesdays 4:45 6:15 pm1/10 3/14 (10 weeks)

Rob Ewing $395

Section V: Wednesdays 6:30 8 pm1/10 3/14 (10 weeks)

Rob Ewing $395

Section VI: Thursdays 4:45 6:15 pm1/11 3/15 (10 weeks)

Colin Hogan $395

Section VII: Saturdays 11:45 am 1:15 pm 1/13 3/17 (10 weeks)

Colin Hogan $395

Section VIII: Saturdays 11:45 am 1:15 pm1/13 3/17 (10 weeks)

Darren Johnston $395

MIDDLE SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE Learn to play jazz and improvise while

covering a wide repertoire from John

Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Eddie Harris and

other jazz masters.

Section I: Mondays 4:45 6:15 pm1/8 3/19 (10 weeks) no class 1/15Colin Hogan $395

Section II: Wednesdays 4:45 6:15 pm 1/10 3/14 (10 weeks)

Erika Oba $395

Section III: Thursdays 4:45 6:15 pm 1/11 3/15 (10 weeks)

Erika Oba $395

Section IV: Saturdays 11:45 am 1:15 pm1/13 3/17 (10 weeks)

Isaac Narell $395

HIGH SCHOOL FUNK ENSEMBLELearn the classic funk hits of James Brown,

Sly Stone and others. Vocalists and horns

welcome! Music is learned by ear. Also open

to advanced middle-school musicians.

Section I: Saturdays 10 11:30 amSection II: Saturdays 11:45 am 1:15 pm1/13 3/17 (10 weeks)

Joe Bagale $395

VOICE

VOCAL PERFORMANCE FOR TEENSDelve into songs as a means of storytelling

while simultaneously developing a personal

connection to a lyric. All styles of music are

welcome and students are encouraged to

bring in songs of their choice. The instr

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