Beginning Saxophone
An introduction to the saxophone covering fingering, sound production and reading music. Class plays simple saxophone ensemble arrangements. All saxophones welcome!
Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm
8 weeks (1/23 – 3/19)
bill aron $290

From Baroque to Bebop — Saxophone Ensemble
A saxophone ensemble led by San Francisco Saxophone Quartet alto saxophonist Bill Aron. Repertoire includes original pieces, transcriptions and arrangements from the baroque to the bebop periods.
Prerequisites: facility on a saxophone and basic reading skills.
Day and time: TBA
(10 weeks)
bill aron $365

New Class!
Soloing, Arranging, and Interpretation for the Modern Wind Player — the “Swiss Army Knife” Approach
This new class covers the genre-specific stylings of rhythm & blues, pop, jazz, funk, African-influenced jazz styles (Cuban, Brazilian, Jamaican, etc.) and soul music for wind players. Through in-class playing, use of recordings, transcriptions, and analysis, the class focuses on the rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic essentials of soloing, arranging, and interpretation of each style. Open to all wind instrumentalists and arrangers.
Prerequisites: Moderate technical proficiency on instrument and ability to read.
Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm
10 weeks (1/9 – 3/19)
wayne wallace $365

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