WY Jazz Program
Dan Gabel, Director of Jazz Program
Worcester Youth Jazz Ensembles
1) Worcester Youth Jazz Ensemble "Big Band"
This ensemble focuses on traditional and current big band repertoire. The group members are guided through a history of big band arranging and composition, and perform selections from key eras and writers. Focus is placed on ensemble technique, blend, historical practice, interpretation, innovation, and thematic and stylistically appropriate improvisation.
Rehearsals: Sunday Evenings, 6pm to 8:00pm, First Congregational, Shrewsbury
2) Worcester Youth Jazz Combos
These small jazz combos perform a wide range of repertoire. An understanding of the jazz tradition and the Great American Songbook coincides with contemporary interpretation. The ensemble focuses on improvisation, group arranging, non-verbal cues, world music influences, and contextual improvisation.
Rehearsals: Monday Evenings, 6pm to 8pm, Trinity Lutheran, Worcester
1) Worcester Youth Jazz Ensemble "Big Band"
This ensemble focuses on traditional and current big band repertoire. The group members are guided through a history of big band arranging and composition, and perform selections from key eras and writers. Focus is placed on ensemble technique, blend, historical practice, interpretation, innovation, and thematic and stylistically appropriate improvisation.
Rehearsals: Sunday Evenings, 6pm to 8:00pm, First Congregational, Shrewsbury
2) Worcester Youth Jazz Combos
These small jazz combos perform a wide range of repertoire. An understanding of the jazz tradition and the Great American Songbook coincides with contemporary interpretation. The ensemble focuses on improvisation, group arranging, non-verbal cues, world music influences, and contextual improvisation.
Rehearsals: Monday Evenings, 6pm to 8pm, Trinity Lutheran, Worcester
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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