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Guitar Ensemble, Harper College, Steve Vazquez, Director

Course Description

Guitarists, here is your chance to play in an ensemble devoted to guitar music at its best. This group class will focus on performance techniques such as cueing, following a conductor and communication between players. Groups consisting of duos, trios, quartets and more will work together. Students must be able to read all the natural notes in first position and know C, G, D, A, E, a minor, e minor and d minor chords. At least one concert per semester will be presented by the group. Open to students age 16 and older.

The Guitar Ensemble performs a wide range of music, often incorporating a variety of instrument combinations such as voice, flute, violin, and percussion.

Guitar Ensemble members learn to follow a conductor, take cues, communicate, practice precision in rests and attacks, and expand their dynamic ranges.

Under the direction of accomplished Chicago guitarist Steven Vazquez, the group performs at the end of each semester, with a concert featuring solos, duos, trios and more.

The ensemble also participates in the annual Mid-America Guitar Ensemble Festival.

An audition is required to participate in this ensemble. Please contact Steve Vazquez at svazquez@harpercollege.edu

 

Course Outline

Week 1- Introduction to each other. Introduction to following conducting patterns
Week 2- Assigning sectionals. Handout first music
Week 3- Working basic starts, stops and rests. Rehearsal letters
Week 4- Handout second Piece
Week 5-7 Sectionals on Pieces
Week 8 sectionals test. Handout small ensembles
Week 9-10 large groups
Week 11-12 small groups
Week 13 large groups
Week 14 dress rehearsal
Week 15 CONCERT


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Notes

Ages 15+

 

Prerequisites

  1. Be able to play C, G, D, A, E, Ami, Emi, Dmi, Bmi, F#mi chords.
  2. Be able to read standard music notation in the first position on the guitar.
  3. Note values of Whole, Half, Quarter, 8th, and 16th notes.
  4. Minimum of one semester of classical guitar lessons highly recommended, though not required.

    For more information or to schedule an audition, contact Director Steve Vazquez at svazquez@harpercollege.edu or call the Music Office at 847.925.6568.
     

Instructors

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Section Title
Guitar Ensemble
Type
In-Person
Days
T, Th
Time
4:30PM to 7:00PM
Dates
Jun 04, 2024 to Jul 25, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
37.5
Location
Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $125.00
CEUs
3.75 CEUs
Instructors
Section Notes

Also offered in Credit as MUS145-C03.

Steve Vazquez, Instructor ► SoundCloud

No class on Thu, 04 Jul 2024, Independence Day

Section Title
Guitar Ensemble
Type
In-Person
Days
T
Time
4:30PM to 7:00PM
Dates
Aug 20, 2024 to Dec 10, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
42.5
Location
Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $125.00
CEUs
4.25 CEUs
Instructors
Section Notes
Also offered in Credit as MUS145-C10
Steve Vazquez, Instructor ► SoundCloud

 

 

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