Students will be inspired and motivated by the syncopated rhythms and the colorful, rich harmonies of jazz. Detailed articulation, dynamics, and pedal markings create a thoughtful and thorough performance.
Jazz is an important and distinctive American contribution to 20th century music. Christmas Jazz, Rags and Blues, Book 1, contains 11 arrangements that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. Students will love the challenge of playing some of their favorite Christmas songs in the jazz style.
Jazz is fun to play! Students will be inspired and motivated by the syncopated rhythms and the colorful, rich harmonies of jazz - a style which has captured the imagination of performer and listener alike.
Titles: Away in a Manger * Deck the Halls * Fum, Fum, Fum * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * Good King Wenceslas * Jingle Bells * Jolly Old Saint Nicholas * Joy to the World * Toyland * Up on the Housetop * We Three Kings of Orient Are.
