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SCA presents a lecture on jazz composition for modern ensembles by saxophonist and composer David Larsen.Dr. David Larsen, Ph.D. (https://larsenjazz.com/) will present his popular lecture:
Reimagining Jazz Composition: Modern approaches to jazz improvisation and composition. This lecture will cover tools and strategies to create jazz compositions using:
Alternate Time-Feels, Modern Chord Progressions, Contemporary Improvisational Techniques, Alternate Melodic Structures, and Expanded Solo Forms.
The lecture will walk participants through these techniques and more to give composers new musical territories to explore within their own works! Utilizing musical examples and analysis, the participants will understand how certain pieces are constructed, how to improvise over them, and how to analyze existing music that makes use of these techniques. Attendees will be given reference materials, musical examples, and listening lists for reference.
Members are free! $5 requested donation for non-members.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1010 S Bailey St, Seattle, WA 98108-2721, United States
