Jazz band score editing? Why would you need to do that? How do you get a handle on understanding all of the styles, arrangers, composers, and publishers so you can effectively prepare to teach jazz band music? In this webinar, Mike will systematically take you through what you need to know as well as show why carefully editing the score and parts is so important and such a time-saver. Whether you are a seasoned jazz educator or one that’s brand new to that role – whether your ensemble rehearses daily or just once or twice a week – this webinar is WELL WORTH your time! Due to the large amount of valuable content, we’ve divided this webinar into two parts with separate one hour PD credit available for each part.
Part One – Topics and points in this segment include:
Part Two – Topics and points in this segment include:
Dr. Mike Parkinson is a professional trumpet player, conductor, educator, and consultant in metro Kansas City. He most recently served as Director of the School of Music at Middle Tennessee State University where he founded the IMPROV Ensemble and taught courses in jazz studies. He performed with the MTSU Jazztet on tours of China in 2017 and 2018, and was named Guest Professor of Performing Arts at the Wuhan Conservatory of Music. As an Educational Specialist for Bach trumpets and Conn-Selmer, Mike has appeared as an adjudicator, clinician or performer at events all across the United States. He is the author of “BASIE, BEBOP, BALLADS & BLUES,” a nationally published jazz ensemble repertoire guide, and “BEYOND THE BLUES,” a guide to jazz ensemble literature, score and part editing, on which this webinar is based. MORE…
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Prepare to either type your notes into the Word.doc or Google Doc and save the changes, or write in your notes by hand into a printed copy.
As you view the webinar, we encourage you to take notes as you go along. Feel free to stop the recording and rewind as needed.
Choose either format; Word Doc or Google Doc. After considering the key points that you wish to implement, describe the point in the ACTION BOX select a date for the initial implementation. Then, select a date that you plan to review and assess the success of the implementation. In order to do so, you’ll need to register in the quiz with an alternate email.
An 80% score or better will result in a Certificate of Completion emailed to the address you provide. Those scoring less than 80% will be allowed to retake the quiz.
You are encouraged to review these links for further study related to this topic.
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The following are from NPD Webinars:
The following are from The Nottelmann Blog:
More Follow-up Materials and Links
Naxos Music Library – Subscription recorded music streaming service
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Recommended Books:
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