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	Class	Times	More Information
	Canadian Jazz Composers Workshop - Crafting New Stories from Old Melodies		Transforming Tradition: Crafting New Stories from Old Melodies June 6: Daniel Hersog Daniel Hersog explores how long-loved folk material can become the foundation for contemporary jazz orchestral writing. Attendees will follow the creative arc – from the moment a folk tune sparks an idea, through the shaping of form and colour, to the final ensemble score. Hersog will break down his approaches to reinterpreting source material, including strategies in orchestration, harmonic reframing, and developing narrative intention. Participants will gain insight into how familiar melodies can be reshaped into expansive, modern works while retaining their emotional core FREE - Zoom link sent upon registration. (Only registrants will be able to log in.)
	Canadian Jazz Composers Workshops - How to Write a Middle-School Big Band Chart		How to Write a Middle School Big Band Chart April 25: Chelsea McBride Over the course of this workshop, we will discuss the specific needs of middle and high school ensembles and the traits of effective big band arrangements - and how to marry those two concepts into music that is fun for the ensemble, director, and audience alike. We will discuss a general form outline, instrumentation/alternate parts, range considerations, and how the writing process can influence rehearsal and performance. FREE - Zoom link sent upon registration. (Only registrants will be able to log in.)
	Canadian Jazz Composers Workshops - Writing Effective Drum Parts		Giving the Essentials: Writing Effective Drum Parts March 21: Allison Au Over the course of this workshop, we will discuss the specific needs of middle and high school ensembles and the traits of effective big band arrangements - and how to marry those two concepts into music that is fun for the ensemble, director, and audience alike. We will discuss a general form outline, instrumentation/alternate parts, range considerations, and how the writing process can influence rehearsal and performance. During this session, Allison will share select scores from her 2024 JUNO award-nominated album “Migrations,” written and arranged for a ten-piece chamber jazz ensemble (vocals, saxophone, vibraphone, piano, bass, drums, and string quartet). Long-time bandmate and co-collaborator, drummer Fabio Ragnelli, will complement the discussion, exploring the individual parts and what makes for effective drum parts in this context. FREE - Zoom link sent upon registration. (Only registrants will be able to log in.)