BRATTLEBORO — Open Music Collective will offer summer classes in Jazz Vocal Repertoire and Jazz Ensemble, with the first - Vocal Jazz Repertoire - starting June 27 at 5 p.m.
In that class, students will work on learning songs, writing charts, interacting with rhythm sections, counting off tunes, and improvising. There is limited space for participants, but all are encouraged to enroll. The summer class historically tends to be more relaxed, so more new students feel comfortable signing up.
Jazz Ensembles will resume June 27 at 7 p.m. Students will put together a short concert of music that is rehearsed and discussed in classes. Improvisational ideas are shared and music is explored in playing, listening, and learning about historical aspects. All ages and instruments are encouraged to sign up.
Each class is directed by Jamie MacDonald and will meet six times (no class July 4), culminating with a recital on Aug. 16. The cost is $175 for adults and $150 for students. There is a $50 discount if you take both summer courses.
Open Music Collective also offers private lessons by Louisa Engle (violin/traditional music), Kate Parsons (piano), Stephen Amidon (drums), Ben Carr (drums and ukulele), Jamie MacDonald (bass, theory, improvisation/jazz) and Dan Thomas (guitar).