John Isley

In this course, students will focus on the basics of arranging and orchestrating for small to medium-size ensembles, with an emphasis on jazz harmony and techniques. This course will introduce students to the techniques of arranging and orchestration for two-horn, three-horn, and four-horn jazz ensembles, as well as techniques for arranging and orchestration in other commercial settings. Students will study the classic repertoire of small to medium-size jazz, contemporary classical, and large modern jazz ensembles and create small ensemble arrangements in multiple styles. Materials for study will be drawn from throughout the history of jazz and contemporary/commercial arranging practices. An end-of-year concert of the students’ works will be presented by an ensemble consisting of members of the SLC faculty and other professionals from across the New York City area.

In this course, saxophone students will prepare material arranged specifically for saxophone ensemble, drawing from all genres of music: classical, jazz, and contemporary styles. The course will stress instrumental technique, as well as ensemble and performance rehearsal methods and approaches. There will be at least one public performance during the term.

In this course, students will focus on the basics of arranging and orchestrating for small to medium sized ensembles. Offered in partnership with the Jazz Colloquium ensemble, students will write for the instrumentation of the ensemble and will have the opportunity to hear their arrangements performed by Jazz Colloquium. This course introduces students to the techniques of arranging and orchestration for two-horn, three-horn, and four-horn jazz ensembles. Students will study the classic repertoire of small to medium sized jazz groups, and create small ensemble arrangements in various styles. Materials for study will be drawn from throughout the history of jazz and contemporary/commercial arranging practices.

In this course, students will focus on the basics of arranging and orchestrating for small- to medium-size ensembles. Offered in partnership with the Jazz Colloquium ensemble, students will write for the instrumentation of the ensemble and will have the opportunity to hear their arrangements performed by Jazz Colloquium. This course introduces students to the techniques of arranging and orchestration for two-horn, three-horn, and four-horn jazz ensembles. Students will study the classic repertoire of small- to medium-size jazz groups and create small ensemble arrangements in various styles. Materials for study will be drawn from throughout the history of jazz and contemporary/commercial arranging practices.

In this course, students will prepare material arranged specifically for saxophone emsemble, drawing from all genres of music: classical, jazz, and contemporary styles. The course will stress instrumental technique, as well as ensemble and performance rehearsal methods and approaches. There will be at least one public performance per term.

In this course, saxophone students will prepare material arranged specifically for saxophone emsemble, drawing from all genres of music: classical, jazz, and contemporary styles. The course will stress instrumental technique, as well as ensemble and performance rehearsal methods and approaches. There will be at least one public performance per term.