Jazz

Continuing Education Jazz Ensemble
Course
Rehearsals are scheduled by the coach and will be determined individually.
  • Spring 2022

Jazz ensembles are designed for instrumentalists and vocalists who wish to work with a complete rhythm section and are formed at all levels.

Emphasis is placed on the exploration of various jazz...

A Continuing Education jazz theory class
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Online and in person - dates subject to change based on student availability
  • Spring 2022

A continuation of topics introduced in Jazz Theory III.
Prerequisite: Jazz Theory III

Hands on a Hammond B3 keyboard during a Gospel Ensemble concert
Course
Online and in person - dates subject to change based on student availability
  • Spring 2022

This is a continuation and expansion of the analytic principles and jazz vocabulary introduced in Jazz Theory I.

Class topics include modern harmonic movement, modal hierarchies, chord substitutions...

A pianist from NEC Jazz Studies performs
Course
Online - dates subject to change based on student availability
  • Spring 2022

This is the second half of a comprehensive overview of the evolution of American jazz from its roots in African folksong and ritual through the present day.

Related topics such as Crossover, Third...

Continuing Education saxophonist performs
Course
Online - dates subject to change based on student availability
  • Spring 2022

A combined section of Ear Training II and IV

Students learn how to sing jazz voice leading lines, identify extended jazz harmony, intimate complex rhythmic figures, transcribe complex melodies and...

Joel Yennior plays trombone with feeling under stage lighting
Course
Monday evenings online and in person - dates subject to change based on student availability
  • Spring 2022

This course teaches students to compose and arrange parts for a small jazz ensemble. Topics covered include jazz notation for both rhythmic and melodic instruments; ranges and basic timbres of...

Finale music notation software shown on a laptop
Course
Online - dates subject to change based on student availability
  • Spring 2022

Always wanted to learn computer notation software? Tired of not knowing how to make clear-looking printed music for rehearsals and performance?

Sharing his years of professional notation experience...

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NEC: Brown Hall

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital...

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NEC: Pierce Hall

NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital...

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NEC: Eben Jordan Ensemble Room

From early jazz, to bebop classics, to exciting student originals, Jazz at NEC has it all. Join us for our faculty-led student ensemble concert series, where students will present a variety of...