CIM Jazz Lab is designed for classical musicians of all levels to develop performance skills and foundational knowledge of repertoire and style within the jazz genre. Individual students' instrumental and vocal abilities will be advanced with a focus on scale and chord study, quality sound and tone production, technique development, quality diction and dynamic control.Core aspects of quality rhythm, clarity in sound, and tone production will be a weekly focus. Recording our class with any device will be encouraged. Weekly development is expected through both individual practice and coached sectionals.
Repertoire shall consist of student-based selections from an array of master jazz artists such as Sarah Vaughn, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra and others. Original compositions and arrangements are encouraged. A performance will take place each semester as well as local off campus events.