New and Proven Concert and Jazz Band Literature

Now in its twenty-sixth year, this popular workshop attracts elementary through collegiate band directors to perform and evaluate newly published band compositions and arrangements. Participants increase their knowledge of standard band literature repertoire. Three half-days are devoted to music for jazz band with the remaining time covering all levels of concert band music. More than 100 concert band compositions and 75 jazz arrangements will be read throughout the week. Most are geared to middle and high school programs, but the curriculum is appropriate for any band director looking to strengthen his or her teaching repertoire. The final day includes seminars focusing on assessment and adjudication for middle school bands and jazz pedagogy. An Oregon Band Directors Association Adjudication Workshop will run concurrently during the afternoon for all interested participants.

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Instructor: Dave Becker and Hal Sherman with guest artists
Location: Lewis & Clark, Council Chambers, Templeton Student Center
Dates: Monday-Friday, August 4 - 8, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Noncredit/PDU: 30 hours, $160
Degree-applicable credit: MUS 640, 1 semester hour, $260 or MUS 640, 2 semester hours, $400

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