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Rowan Youth Jazz Collective

Opportunities for exploring a wide variety of jazz styles, playing in both full ensemble and small combo settings, developing original ideas and creating student-led projects. Register today!

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Faculty: Norman "Skip" Spratt, Director
When: Sundays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Wilson Hall, Room 153
Rehearsal Dates: September-December; January-May
Performances: December & May
Cost: $565

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The Rowan Youth Jazz Collective is a creative jazz program for motivated middle school and high school musicians.

Moving beyond the traditional “rehearse for one concert” model, the ensemble will function as a collaborative workshop where students build real-world musical skills through performance, exploration and creativity.

Focus Areas

Jazz ensemble playing and sight reading
Improvisation and solo development
Composition and arranging
Small-group collaboration
Creativity, listening and musical confidence

What Makes It Different

Students will:

Explore a wide variety of jazz styles
Work in both full ensemble and small combo settings
Develop original ideas and student-led projects
Learn by creating, not just rehearsing

Performances, showcases and recording opportunities will grow naturally from the creative work happening throughout the semester.

Registration

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Cost: $565
A payment plan option is also available for full year participation.