This program provides students with an opportunity to develop their technical skills in jazz performance. Students will receive individual attention in small group jazz combo sessions from distinguished University of Windsor music faculty, learning side by side with our University of Windsor Music students. High School students will learn and perform together with our University of Windsor Bachelor of Music students, those who are striving to become professional musicians.
What you can expect:
- Masterclasses in improvisation, jazz theory and jazz harmony
- Small group jazz combo rehearsals
- Jazz performance opportunities
- Music instruction from distinguished University of Windsor music faculty
- Mentorship from current University of Windsor music students
- Opportunity to collaborate with exceptional like-minded young musicians
Approved Instruments:
- Saxophone (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone)
- Clarinet
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Strings (violin/cello)
- Piano
- Guitar
- Bass
- Drums
Schedule:
Fall
Thursday's, 7 pm - 10 pm
Sept. 26, 2024 - Nov. 28, 2024
- No class Oct. 14 - Reading week
- No class Oct. 31 - Halloween
Format: In-Person
Location: Windsor Armouries - School of Creative Arts
Final Performance: To be announced soon
Fee: $295 + HST per student.
- Payment plan available: Pay in full or pay a $25.00 deposit to reserve your seat. The remaining course fees are then due 8 days before the course start date.
- UWindsor Alumni, staff, students, and Hire UWindsor Partners are eligible for discounts*. Contact continue@uwindsor.ca to receive the discount code.
- $25 Drop/ Withdraw fee.
*Not valid with any other discount
Minimum requirements include experience previously playing in a school band, jazz band or concert band. Students will be divided by level of experience.
An audition video will be requested with registration of the course and can include:
- a jazz standard piece, with either a rhythm section or backing track
- an improvise solo (optional)
While beginners are welcome, the instructor may suggest more experience be required for certain students, and joining a future offering may be more beneficial.
Record yourself playing a jazz standard.
You may play along with a backing track if you choose, or simply play unaccompanied. The video should include the playing of the "head" (melody) and 1 chorus of improvisation.
Some of the things we listen for include tone, rhythmic feel, phrasing, jazz vocabulary, technical ability, and overall musicality.
Instructions for how to submit the video to come soon.
Michael Karloff
Michael Karloff is a faculty member in the School of Creative Arts at the University of Windsor. He is a multi-talented pianist, composer, arranger, conductor and musical director based in Windsor. Michael performs regularly as both a collaborative pianist and jazz pianist in Windsor and Detroit. Michael frequently performs with The Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Windsor Symphony Orchestra Windsor Light Music Theatre, 4th Wall Music and Jazz at Mackenzie Hall. His original compositions and arrangements have been performed by The Windsor Symphony Orchestra, at The Detroit Jazz Festival and in various concert settings in Windsor.
Email us at continue@uwindsor.ca if you have questions - we are always happy to help.
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