Wednesdays 6-7pm
Student Jazz Band
This jazz band is designed for students who have been playing their instrument for at least 2 years, and are looking to step up their playing. In this class we will:
-Learn new jazz standards and songs
-Work on scales and techniques for improvising
-Develop teamwork skills through rehearsal as a band
-Learn the roles of different instruments playing in a band, from rhythm section players to melodic soloists
Max Ignas, Trumpet
Max makes trumpet fun!! Max is the Visiting Lecturer of Trumpet at Salem State University and is currently finishing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the New England Conservatory of Music where he is the first classical trumpet player admitted to the NEC doctoral program. He received his Bachelor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees at the University of Oklahoma.
Dennis Shafer, Director, Saxophone
Dennis loves working with kids and making saxophone lessons and other lessons FUN! He has a passion for music instills this in his students. Dennis has over 15 years experience teaching all ages and styles of music, and holds degrees at Longy of Bard College, Boulogne Conservatory (France), The Boston Conservatory, and Brooklyn College. He feels it is important to organize performances for his students. His students have performed in many venues from Harvard Square to Carnegie Hall. Learn saxophone today with Dennis Shafer! This makes saxophone lessons near me a no-brainer.