The Hickory Music Factory will be offering two community jazz programs for middle and high school students starting in November 2014. Rehearsals will take place on Wednesday afternoon/evening at the Hickory Music Factory and the programs will go through the end of January 2015. Each program will end with a community performance.

The HMF Big Band is an auditioned ensemble of advanced high school musicians led by Dr.Chris Nigrelli, professor of music at LR University. It builds on what students have learned in their public school jazz bands and helps them learn musical leadership skills to share with their respective band programs. Band members will develop ensemble and improvisation skills, and refine jazz styles. There will be an emphasis on the masterworks, performers, and composers of jazz tradition.

The HMF Jazz Combo is an auditioned class for middle and high school musicians led by John Alexander, professional saxophonist from Charlotte, NC. Students will learn to perform in a small jazz ensemble. Band members will play songs from lead sheets, develop basic jazz improvisation skills, and learn the role that your instrument plays in this context.

Cost for each program is $150 for HMF student members and $175 for non members. Limited scholarship and work study programs are available. For more information on the programs or to set up an audition, please contact: (828)-308-5659
contact@hickorymusicfactory.com