Advanced Vocal Literature: Cy Coleman
Study the songs of Tony-winning composer and jazz pianist, Cy Coleman. For over 3 decades, he wrote stage and film Read More
Study the songs of Tony-winning composer and jazz pianist, Cy Coleman. For over 3 decades, he wrote stage and film Read More
Study the songs of legendary composer Horace Silver. Silver’s songs became classic jazz standards. Learn 10 of his most famous Read More
Study the songs of two of Broadway’s most loved lyricists, Betty Comden and Adolph Green. For over 60 years, this Read More
The Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz, has one of the most prolific careers in music history, with 37 studio albums, Read More
Pioneer, Trailblazer, Superstar. Queen of the Blues. Just a few of the words that describe Bessie Smith, Empress of the Read More
Study and perform original songs and popular versions of jazz standards made famous by virtuoso singer, musician and seven time Read More
Bill Evans was one of the great pianists and composers of the jazz era. We will explore the vocal versions Read More
Study and perform the compositions of Brazil’s most loved composers, such as Jobim, Bonfa, Gilberto, Mendes, and more. In this Read More
Study & perform some of Stevie Wonder’s greatest hits such as “Another Star” “All I Do” “Don’t you worry bout Read More
In this class, you’ll have the chance to learn more about the stylings of the genre-defying singer, Nina Simone. You’ll Read More
Study and practice the stylings of Anita O’Day with songs such as “Sweet Georgia Brown”, “Tea for Two”, “Whisper Not” Read More
Study and practice the stylings of Nancy Wilson with songs such as “Never Will I Marry”, “Guess Who I Saw Read More
Study and perform some of the most popular latin standards ranging from styles in Salsa, Cha-Cha, Conga and Bolero. The Read More
Study and perform the compositions of Billy Strayhorn and Bill Evans, including “Lush Life,” “Quiet Now,” and “My Little Brown Read More
Study and perform some of the most popular latin standards ranging from styles in Salsa, Cha-Cha, Conga and Bolero. The Read More
Learn some of the most popular French jazz songs that crossed the Atlantic, including “La Vie en Rose,” “La Mer” Read More
Learn some of Brazil’s greatest classic songs from writers such as Edu Lobo, Ivan Lins, Oscar Castro-Neves, Baden Powell and Read More
Learn how to present contemporary classics from a jazz point of view. Re-imagine songs like “Fields of Gold,” “Superstition,” and Read More
Learn how to present contemporary classics from a jazz point of view. Re-imagine songs like “Fields of Gold,” “Superstition,” “Killing Read More
Honor Women’s History in Jazz by celebrating the compositions of Dorothy Fields, Billie Holiday, Ann Ronnel, Bernice Petkere, Betty Comden, Read More
Focus on a particular style, period, or music associated with a particular artist. Topic to be announced.
In this advanced class, you’ll focus on famous bebop tunes with lyrics, including “Joy Spring” and “Take Five.” Learn great Read More
Study and practice communicating a lyric with songs recorded by Sarah Vaughan, a master of various style techniques. Exploring songs Read More
Learn some of Brazil’s greatest classic songs from writers such as Edu Lobo, Ivan Lins, Oscar Castro-Neves, Baden Powell and Read More
Study and practice the stylings of Carmen McRae with songs such as “I Have the Feeling I’ve Been Here Before,” Read More
Listen to, learn, and perform some of Billie Holiday’s most popular recorded works, such as “Good Morning Heartache,” “Them There Read More
Learn some of the most popular French jazz songs that crossed the Atlantic, including “La Vie en Rose,” “La Mer” Read More
Study and perform over 24 original compositions by Antonio Carlos Jobim, a Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist/guitarist. Jobim, Read More
Learn the art of vocal jazz transcription and vocalese from the ground up. We will be learning parts of solos Read More
Billy Strayhorn was a composer and arranger that spent most of his career as Duke Ellington’s musical partner. Study and Read More
Study the music associated with Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Torme, who were incredible at scatting. You’ll learn songs such as Read More
Study and perform original compositions by Antonio Carlos Jobim, a Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist/guitarist. Jobim, a primary Read More
Study and practice songs associated with Peggy Lee, including “Fever,” “He’s A Tramp,” “I Love Being Here With You,” “Where Read More
Study the music associated with Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Torme, who were incredible at scatting. You’ll learn songs such as Read More