Jazz Education Programs
All classes are taught by the Outpost team comprising well-known jazz bassist, and Outpost jazz education coordinator, David Parlato; drummer, Sharon Eldridge; saxophonist, Kanoa Kaluhiwa; and trumpeter, Paul Gonzales (new to the team in fall 2008). We aim to build positive attitudes, trust, teamwork, cooperation, confidence, compassion, and a sense of humor—everything you could ever want from music. Both Youth and Adults will perform a recital for family and friends at the end of their second session. It is expected that students will have their own instruments to bring to class. Outpost will provide a piano, a drumset, and guitar & bass amplifiers.
FALL 2008 JAZZ CLASS SCHEDULE
Monday,Tuesday & Wednesday Afternoons
September 15-November 19
Jazz Improvisation Classes for Youth
Taught by Kanoa Kaluhiwa, Sharon Eldridge & Paul Gonzales
Ages: Up to (and including) High School Senior
Class Limit: 10 (minimum of 5 is required)
The afternoon Jazz Improvisation classes taught by Paul Gonzales, and Sharon Eldridge focus on the rudiments of music and improvisation including rhythmic training, scale work, form in music, and musical improvisation. Students are invited to express themselves freely on their respective instruments as well as on percussion instruments. The emphasis is on musical expression as an individual in a group setting. Each teacher has a slightly different approach and our goal is to place together, students of similar levels as well as to form a balanced ensemble in terms of instrumentation. Advanced Level classes taught by Kanoa Kaluhiwa focus more specifically on the jazz repertoire, covering music theory, ear training, solo development, song forms, and various rhythm section approaches. ALL classes aim to build positive attitudes, trust, teamwork, cooperation, confidence, compassion, and a sense of humor—skills and values which will serve participants well beyond the workshop and throughout their entire educations and lives. Fun will be had by all!
Participants must bring their own instruments to class (piano, drums and amps will be provided). Come a few minutes early to the first class to register.
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Two Five Week Sessions: Monday Afternoon Class taught by Sharon Eldridge Tuesday Afternoon Class taught by Paul Gonzales Wednesday Afternoon Advanced Ensemble taught by Kanoa Kaluhiwa All Youth classes will perform a recital on Saturday, November 22 at 1pm (attendance is mandatory). |
Tuesday & Wednesday Evenings
September 16-November 19
Jazz Improvisation Classes for Adults
Taught by David Parlato
Taught by David Parlato, the Jazz Improvisation Classes for Adults focus specifically on jazz and cover music theory, ear training, solo development, song forms and various rhythm section approaches. Due to the success and popularity of the program a fourth section has been added this fall. Our goal is to provide a truly quality experience for small ensembles comprising adults of similar abilities. All classes aim to build positive attitudes, trust, teamwork cooperation, confidence, compassion and a sense of humor. While a certain proficiency on instruments is expected, this class is for aspiring musicians, retired or rusty musicians, closet jazz fanatics, those who want to learn more about jazz—in short, if you want to be there, we want you and a good time will be had by all. The final class will feature a recital by the students.
Participants must bring their own instruments to class (piano, drums and amps will be provided)
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Two Five Week Sessions: Four sections per session Tuesdays, September 16-October 14 & October 21-November 18, 6-7:30pm & 8-9:30pm Adult classes will perform a recital on Tuesday, November 18 at 7pm (attendance is mandatory). The cost of each 5-week Adult Improvisation session is $50 ($45 for Outpost Members) |
OTHER CLASS OFFERINGS
African Drumming for Kids & Families
One six-week session
Saturdays, October 18-November 22
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Taught by Laryea Addy
Outpost will once again offer a 6-week class of African Drumming for Kids and Families taught by Laryea Addy, a renowned drummer and dancer from Ghana, West Africa. Before moving to the U.S. Laryea Addy taught and performed in his native Ghana with his renowned family and associates in such venues as the Ghana National Theater, the National Commission on Culture and numerous festivals around the country. He currently teaches African Dance and Drumming at the University of New Mexico and has recently formed the Gbotsui Dance and Drum Ensemble. In this class, Laryea will teach drumming fundamentals while introducing the class to the joy of African Culture.
Students will perform at the Outpost Kids's Variety Show on Saturday, December 6, at 1PM. A review session will take place with Laryea at 11:30 that morning.
Class limit: 10. Kids will be given priority in enrollment. Family members accepted on a "space available" basis).
Ages (kids): 7-12 years
Cost: $30 per person (kids as well as family members). Payment must be made for the entire 6-week session regardless of attendance. Scholarships are available.
AND NEW THIS FALL:
AFRICAN DRUM MAKING
Two Week Workshop by Laryea Addy
Saturdays, October 4 & October 11
9:00AM-Noon
This two-week class is taught by master drummer and drum-maker, Laryea Addy (see description above). In the first class, students will watch a 20-minute video showing how all the drum pieces are measured and cut correctly. The shell will then be glued together and finished. In the second week, the drum will be stained and the drumheads will be attached. The drums will be finished at home by the teacher and made available to the students shortly following the conclusion of the classes. In addition to the practical aspects of drum making, philosophical and cultural issues will be discussed and explained as well. For further information, visit www.gbotsui.com.
Ages: 10 and up
Minimum Class Size: 6. Maximum Class Size: 10
Cost: $25 plus $75 Materials fee. All tools and materials provided by teacher. Students will take home their own drums.
Youth Performance Opportunities
Outpost offers opportunities for the youth of the community to perform on the Outpost stage:
Roust the House; Roust the JAZZ House; and Roust the FOLK House Teen Performance Nights
Roust the House Teen Performance Nights continue on a near-monthly basis, year-round and include music sets from selected local teen bands of all variety, poetry readings, dance performances, and any other performances local teens are ready to share. This is a terrific opportunity for young performers to play out to supportive Outpost audiences and for Outpost enthusiasts to hear what newer talents are creating. Interested bands and performers should contact us at 268-0044 for information and should submit a demo and short band write-up/bio for consideration.
Kids Variety Shows
Kids Variety Shows are an Outpost tradition. They’re great and they’re for and by kids of all ages and levels. Dance, music comedy, theater. You name it! A wonderful relaxed performance environment. This show will feature among other things a performance by the Outpost Kids Flamenco class. Call us at 268-0044 to reserve a performance slot for a student or child of yours. Or better yet, have them call!! Warning this show is KG-Rated. Adults must be accompanied by a child.
Kids Variety Shows will be offered once again in the fall.
Outpost Scholarship Programs
Thanks to the generosity of Keith Gilbert, Douglas Mulligan and other individuals in the community, many kids are able to attend our programs at little or no cost. In addition each student in the classes is given a gift certificate to be used towards the price of admission at an Outpost concert of their choice. Last but not least, we now award TWO annual scholarships totaling $1,500 (one of which is given In Tribute to David Parlato, the other being the Keith Gilbert Scholarship) to deserving students — some of whom are leaving the Outpost Educational Program and moving on to their next exciting stage in life and learning. These awards will be made each year in August.
Kids Field Trips to the Outpost Performance Space
Thanks to a generous grant from the City of Albuquerque Urban Enhancement Trust Fund, during the school year, Outpost continues to offer FIELD TRIPS FOR YOUTH to the OUTPOST PERFORMANCE SPACE. These programs include performances of everything from puppetry to Indonesian Gamelan, to African music, Flamenco and beyond— what fun! And it’s FREE! We thank all of our funders who make it possible.
Stay tuned for our Field Trip offerings.
FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15
MONDAYS, TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
THROUGH NOVEMBER 22