Jazz Standards for Vocalists
Class members will learn and perform one to two vocal standards per week to build vocalists' repertoire for singing with any combo, and develop instrumentalists' abilities to play in all keys. Open to all ages.
Max class size: Five vocalists and four instrumentalists (piano, guitar, bass, and drums). Rhythm section size may vary and may range from piano only, to a quartet of piano, guitar, bass, and drums.
- Body and Soul
- All the Things You Are
- Summertime
- 'Round Midnight
- I Can't Get Started (with You)
- My Funny Valentine
- Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)
- What Is This Thing Called Love?
- Yesterdays
- Stella By Starlight
- Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes)
- Star Dust
- Willow Weep for Me
- What's New?
- Honeysuckle Rose
- Sweet Georgia Brown
- Caravan
- The Man I Love
Student Requirements
Vocalists: Some previous singing experience. Instrumentalists (pitched): Ability to transpose or play by roman numeral.
Homework
One or two songs learned each week.
Cost: $200 for ten-week session - classes meet one hour weekly.
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