Jazz Ensemble, Instrumental Ensembles
Interested in Instrumental and Vocal Performance this Semester? You can join a chamber ensemble, the jazz ensemble, or take private lessons. Extended deadline for enrollment is Friday, February 11
Earn credit while you play music with others in an ensemble and/or take private lessons!
Each of these classes awards a half-credit.
MUSC-105 Instrumental Ensembles
MUSC-107 Private Music Lessons
MUSC-109 Jazz Ensemble
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MUSC 105 INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES (0.50 credit)
The Trinity College Instrumental Ensembles Program is a half-credit course that supports the study and performance of music from five centuries of chamber music repertoire. Each semester, groups are formed and assigned a professional musical coach and repertoire to study and prepare for performance. The goal of the program is to provide the students with an opportunity to survey the vast literature of chamber music, and to receive training in ensemble playing skills.
Auditions: Auditions are required. Email Nancy Curran, Coordinator, for questions and to arrange an audition. Auditions are about 15 minutes and include scales, sight reading, and a prepared piece. Auditions before February 7 must be held via Zoom.
Meeting Times: The Coordinator will arrange ensemble meeting times based on the availability of coaches and students’ schedules.
Extended Add/Drop Deadline: Students may enroll in Instrumental Ensembles through
Friday, February 11.
Contact: Ms. Nancy Curran, Coordinator, email: [email protected]
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MUSC-109 JAZZ ENSEMBLE (0.50 credit)
Jazz is America’s own art form! The Jazz Ensemble studies and performs the compositions of Ellington, Monk, Coltrane, Hancock, and others, as well as original works by Professor Allen and the group members. Styles span the gamut of jazz history, from traditional to swing to bebop to all sorts of jazz fusions. We will work hard on improving individually and as a group, with a focus on creative improvising, group interplay, and solid grooves.
Auditions: Email Professor Allen for audition information.
Meeting Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 to 8:45 PM, Gruss Music Hall, Austin Arts Center Room 102, located downstairs.
Extended Add/Drop Deadline: Students may enroll in Jazz Ensemble through Friday, February 11.
Contact: Professor Jen Allen, Director, email: [email protected]
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MUSC-107 MUSIC LESSONS (0.50 credit)
Trinity offers students the opportunity to study either a musical instrument or voice with Music Department-approved instructors. For further information, to apply for a Trinity Grant, and to begin the enrollment process, email Prof. Jen Allen for the “Questionnaire and Guidelines”: [email protected].
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
A basic understanding of note reading and music terminology is required for music lessons. Please contact Jen Allen if you would like to apply for a waiver of this requirement. If you have no previous experience with music notation, you may concurrently take MUSC-101 Basic Musicianship to fulfill this requirement.
Attendance at Zoom orientation meeting with Jen Allen is required:
Monday, February 7 12:15-1:00 pm
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Successful completion of 11 one-hour weekly lessons with a Music Department-approved lessons instructor.
Attendance at a Musicians Workshop, Thursday, April 14, 12:15-1:15 pm. Students who wish can perform a work they are playing in their lessons. Practice playing in a recital in a relaxed setting!
Attendance at the Recital at the end of the semester, Tuesday, May 3, 12:15-1:15 pm.
In addition to tuition costs, students are required to pay an instructor’s fee of $600 for the semester. Students who qualify for Trinity Grant financial aid may be eligible for an award to pay this fee. The questionnaire in the “Questionnaire and Guidelines” serves as the application for a Trinity Grant for Music Lessons as well as the first step to enroll in Lessons. The initial deadline to apply for the first round of financial aid grants is Friday, February 4. Successive applications will be approved on a rolling basis.
MEETING TIMES: Each student and instructor will schedule weekly lessons based on their particular schedules. The student should contact the instructor directly. See instructors’ contact information in the Questionnaire and Guidelines.
Extended Add/Drop Deadline: Students may enroll in Music Lessons through Friday, February 11. However, enrollment in Lessons is a multi-step process. You must attend an orientation session and contact and set a schedule with an instructor. So start early! Enrollment cannot be expected to be completed in a day.
CONTACT: Professor Jen Allen, Faculty Coordinator, Music Lessons, [email protected]
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