WY Jazz Program
Dan Gabel, Director of Jazz Program
Worcester Youth Jazz Ensembles
1) Worcester Youth Jazz Ensemble "Big Band"
This ensemble will focus on traditional and current big band repertoire. The group members will be guided through a history of big band arranging and composition, and perform selections from key eras and writers. Focus will be placed on ensemble technique, blend, historical practice, interpretation, innovation, and thematic and stylistically appropriate improvisation.
Rehearsals: Monday Evenings, 6pm to 8:00pm
2) Worcester Youth Jazz Combos
These small jazz combos will perform a wide range of repertoire. An understanding of the jazz tradition and the Great American Songbook will coincide with contemporary interpretation. The ensemble will focus on improvisation, group arranging, non-verbal cues, world music influences, and contextual improvisation.
Rehearsals: Monday Evenings, 8pm to 8:30pm
Sign Up for an audition here
1) Worcester Youth Jazz Ensemble "Big Band"
This ensemble will focus on traditional and current big band repertoire. The group members will be guided through a history of big band arranging and composition, and perform selections from key eras and writers. Focus will be placed on ensemble technique, blend, historical practice, interpretation, innovation, and thematic and stylistically appropriate improvisation.
Rehearsals: Monday Evenings, 6pm to 8:00pm
2) Worcester Youth Jazz Combos
These small jazz combos will perform a wide range of repertoire. An understanding of the jazz tradition and the Great American Songbook will coincide with contemporary interpretation. The ensemble will focus on improvisation, group arranging, non-verbal cues, world music influences, and contextual improvisation.
Rehearsals: Monday Evenings, 8pm to 8:30pm
Sign Up for an audition here
Instrumentation
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1. Big Band
Saxes: 2 alto 2 tenor 1 baritone Trumpets: 4-5 Trombones: 3-4 tenor 1-2 bass Rhythm: Guitar Piano String Bass Drums Additional possibilities: Vibes: 1 Auxiliary percussion: 1 Vocals: 1-2 (male and female) Violin (possible) |
2. Combos:
Alto, Tenor, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, vocal, violin (possible) Rhythm section (piano and/or guitar, bass, drums) 
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