About This Activity
Description
Step into the world of creative music-making with MacPhail’s new Improvisation Ensemble, an offering designed for adult and advanced teen musicians who want to deepen their ability to create music in the moment.This ensemble offers a hands-on, collaborative environment where participants will explore improvisation through playing diverse jazz and contemporary repertoire, develop essential listening and interaction skills, and shape unique musical interpretations together. Over a 12-week session, the ensemble will build confidence in soloing and group improvisation, culminating in a final performance that highlights each musician’s growth as an improviser.
Participants will expand their improvisational vocabulary, learn to respond intuitively within an ensemble, and cultivate the flexibility and risk-taking mindset that defines great improvisers. The program emphasizes spontaneous musical dialogue, creative exploration, and fostering an environment where participants can take musical chances in a supportive community.
Class Requirements:This ensemble is best suited for students with some prior musical experience. Participants should know and be able to play all major and minor scales and triads on their instrument. These requirements apply to all instruments except drums and percussion.
Skills
Piano
Flute
Guitar
Bass Guitar
Bass (Double Bass/String Bass)
Clarinet
Saxophone
Percussion
Trumpet/Cornet
Trombone
Specialization | Jazz
Status | New!
Specialization | Contemporary Music
Drum Set
Location
Room 126 - Performance Classroom at MacPhail Center for Music - Mpls
Instructor
Brandon Wozniak
Map & Direction
MacPhail Center for Music - Mpls
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501 South 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN
55401
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