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Many musicians feel they don’t know how to compose. Where to begin? Experienced
composers often feel ”stuck” — out of ideas or perspective on how to develop an idea they have. Visiting instructor Michele Rosewoman demonstrates that all you need is a starting point and just about any will do. With instructor’s guidance students begin new compositions
during this 3-hour workshop and receive personal guidance towards realizing their unique personal preferences and how to apply them to the process of composing. Students learn practical approaches to developing their compositional ideas and how to further the conception of their individual pieces. Instructor utilizes recorded music to discuss and convey
compositional goals and effects, and demonstrates methods for adjusting, elaborating upon and extending musical thought through melodic, harmonic and rhythmic possibilities and
thematic development. Students are also invited to bring in compositions for feedback on the honing, polishing and developing of their ideas. Students should bring their instruments,
music paper and a recording device. For all aspiring composers at all levels.
Noon – 3 pm
Michele Rosewoman $45 Jazzschool students/$60 others
New York based pianist/composer Michele Rosewoman has performed with great musicians from both the jazz and Latin music worlds, including Rufus Reid, Reggie Workman, James Spaulding,
Billy Hart, Gary Bartz, Jimmy Heath, Julian Priester, Julius Hemphill, Oliver Lake, Celia Cruz, Cuban master drummer/vocalist Orlando ‘Puntilla’ Rios, Andy Gonzalez and Pedrito Martinez. |
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