Latin Jazz Performance Workshop

Jose Encarnacion, Director   

                                              

Office Hours: By appointment only (talk to me after class, call or e-mail to set a time)

How to reach me: e-mail – jencarnacion@esm.rochester.edu

Cell phone: 585.330.4785

 

Course Description

Students will be able to explore and develop a variety of ideas and techniques of how to play with different claves and styles of Latin music such as: Son Montuno, Cha-Cha, Samba, Mambo, etc. Tunes in the style of Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Irakere, etc will be listen and analyzed.

 

Course Objective

Upon successfully completing this course the student will be able to deal with different styles of Latin Music. 

 

Required Text

None.  The instructor distributes appropriate course materials. 

 

Homework, projects, out of class preparation

In addition to concerts, regular homework and other assignments will be required.  In order to maintain satisfactory standing in this class, approximately four to six hours per week of out of class preparation is recommended. 

 

Exams and/or Final Project

None 

 

Final Grade Determination

Your final grade will be determined by considering the following components at indicated weights

Attendance and class participation         10%

Assignments (homework)                      15%

Concerts                                              75% 

 

Attendance Policy

Students are expected to attend all classes and are held responsible for any work missed because of absence.  Two unexcused absences constitute the lowering of a student’s final course grade by one full letter.  If an absence is necessary, the teacher should be notified as far in advance as possible.

Course Withdrawal:  Any request to withdraw from classes or lessons must be made in writing to the Eastman Community Music School Office.  Verbal request will not be honored.  See the ECMS handbook for more information

 

 

Last updated: October 3, 2008