For new and experienced singers, our vocal ensemble explores the repertoire of many genres and styles of singing as voices are blended together to create harmony in a class for mixed voices. You will learn ensemble musicianship and vocal technique both with accompaniment and a cappella. You have the opportunity to participate in concerts in…
The Brentwood Jazz Band welcomes all students who are at an intermediate to advanced level of musicianship. Students will play moderately challenging jazz band arrangements. Rhythm section, brass, and reeds musicians, and vocalists are all welcome. Ear training and sight-reading skills become a high priority for this group, as students practice the art of improvisation….
Our Rhythm & Blues Band will appeal to talented instrumentalists and vocalists who will learn R&B arrangements, including rock, gospel, and blues influences. The band includes a rhythm section, brass, and reeds, in addition to vocalists. For vocalists, microphone technique will be a part of the mix and the learning process. The band performs throughout…
Beginner Rock Band Beginner Rock Band is designed to encourage and nurture beginner musicians. It will be divided into practical, audio, composition, and performance—and will have an emphasis on the history of popular music from the 60s to the present day. A fundamental understanding of basic reading skills and chord charts will be studied. A…
String Ensemble is open to students with intermediate to advanced proficiency on string instruments such as the violin, viola, cello, and double bass. This ensemble may also occasionally feature guest performances from vocalists or students who play instruments like the harp, piano, or percussion. The String Ensemble has a diverse repertoire, encompassing from classical, modern,…
The Wind Ensemble course is tailored for instrumental musicians with intermediate to advanced levels of performance ability. This ensemble includes woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments, creating a comprehensive group that covers a broad spectrum of musical sounds. The repertoire for the Wind Ensemble is diverse, spanning from orchestral transcriptions and traditional concert band pieces to…