Mesa Multi-Generational Center JAZZ LAB Band Registration

Dear Student: This is a great opportunity to shake the dust off your band instrument, learn how to read music, play that instrument and be involved with other students in great activity. No prior musical training is required for beginning band. Instructor: Burgie Crandall, professional musician, band teacher 34 years, band leader. Beginning band classes meet for 1 ½ - 1 ¾ hours on Tuesday Evenings. * See schedule below. Students will learn to play with proper embouchure formation, tone production and technique (note reading, scaes, chords, counting, all the basic skills), having fun and enjoying the group experience Intermediate/Advanced Band will meet Tuesday Evenings. * See schedule below. Emphasis will be on playing a lot of pieces, having fun and enjoying the group experience. More advanced playing techniques, jazz improvisation, unison playing in small or large groups, introduction to intermediate band literature, introduction of musical skills, music terminology, etc. (When a student is ready, he/she may be invited to sit in at my regular Tuesday Afternoon 12 piece big band performance 1:30-4pm at the Center.) This Mesa Multi-Generational Center Jazz Lab program is for any age student. The 5 week sessions begin every 5 weeks in 2009 starting January 13    Session III:    January 13th 2009    Session III:    5:00 PM to 6:45   Beginners: $100    Session III:    7:00 PM to 8:45   Intermediate & Advanced: $100    Costs:       $15 cash is paid to instructor the night of first class for materials.                     Bring music stand and your instrument.    Costs:       $100 Tuition is paid in advance in person at the MMG Center                     for each 5 week session. All classes will be held at the (MMGC) Mesa Multi-generational Center, 247 N Macdonald, Mesa, AZ You must register in person, Monday through Friday, 8-4:30pm Call or email for more information: Burgie 480-213-0319 burgie.crandall@gmail.com