ROB RAYFIELD : JAZZ BAND : http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/ Sun, 19 May 2013 20:51:07 PDT rayfielr@canby.k12.or.us http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr/blog/JAZZ%20BAND46575 Fri, 17 May 2013 15:02:30 PDT SET (all styles incl Latin)DRUM LESSONS GUIDELATINCONGA BASICSCONGA-PONCHO SANCHEZCONGA MASTER CLASS site http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr/blog/JAZZ%20BAND46272 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:33:36 PDT Sing Sing Sing http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr/blog/JAZZ%20BAND45089 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:45:47 PST Changes @ 32...13........13.........13...13.........13..................9..............9.............9...........9 F / / / * F / / G-flat * F / / / * F / / / * B-flat / / / * B-flat / / / *F / / / * F / / / * ...13..............13..........13.........13......7..7C / / / * B-flat / / / * F / / / * F / Gmi C http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr/blog/JAZZ%20BAND44741 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:22:32 PST The link below will take you to the J.W. Pepper page for "Santa Baby" arranged by John Berry. The page contains 3 arrangements; make sure you listen to the Berry arrangement (not Holmes or Story). It has a recording of most of the piece, and part of the solos. Santa Baby listening file http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr/blog/JAZZ%20BAND44667 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:48:09 PST Below is the performance order for the program which will be in the Canby High School Fine Arts Auditorium.SCHOOL........WARM-UP.....PERFORMANCE.....CLINICLakeridge........1:35................2:00................2:25 Oregon City.....2:00................2:25...............2:50Clackamas.......2:25................2:50...............3:15Grant...............2:50................3:15 http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr/blog/JAZZ%20BAND43507 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:12:50 PDT Anyone can create a jazz lick. Use the following sequence of questions to write a jazz solo:1) Select a chord, or a couple of measures from a song, and determine the chord or chord progression. A great way to find the chords to a song is to go online and google the song; you will frequently find the melody in the form of a lead sheet with the chords shown.2) Take a piece of staff paper a http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr/blog/JAZZ%20BAND41642 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:03:20 PST KMHD Listening LinkKMHD Playlist Link http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr/blog/JAZZ%20BAND41075 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:47:06 PST Go to this link and click on the play file to listen.http://www.jwpepper.com/10277643.itemWhen you practice, work for a tempo of quarter note = 168+ http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr/blog/JAZZ%20BAND40752 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:40:01 PST The Three Rivers League Jazz Festival will be held on November 15th at West Linn High School. The performance schedule is as follows: PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN OUR TIMES AS DISCUSSED IN CLASSSCHOOL.....Warm-up.....PerformanceCANBY.............1:35..........2:00LRIDGE.............2:00..........2:25GRANT.............2:25..........2:50CLACK.............2:50..........3: http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr/blog/JAZZ%20BAND40142 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:24:53 PST Jazz Band members are responsible for the following songs:-American Patrol..........................arr. Lavender ..... AMERICAN PATROL-April in Paris...............................arr. Barduhn ..... APRIL IN PARIS-Blue Skies...................................arr. Jennin http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr/blog/JAZZ%20BAND38216 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:53:50 PDT SAX Well known Sax playersCannonball AdderlyMichael Brecker (T)Benny CarterRichie ColeOrnette ColemanJohn Coletrane (T)Denis DeBlasio (B)Paul Desmond (A)Paquito d'RiveraEddie "Lockjaw" DavisJimmy DorseyGary Foster (A)Herb Geller (A)Stan Getz (T)Coleman Hawkins (T)Johnny HodgesBruce Jo http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr/blog/JAZZ%20BAND37956 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:46:12 PST Go to the following web site. WALRUS MUSIC WEB SITEType the name of the piece in the "Search by Title" box. -"Blues for a Purpose" by Tom Kubis-"Artscape" by Bob Meyer-"Concheka" by Bob Meyer-"Few Good Men" by Gordon Goodwin (don't type in the letter "A" first; you have to start with "Few" http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr/blog/JAZZ%20BAND37411 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:22:51 PST I am always amazed by the ability of jazz musicians to turn their thoughts into complex musical expression. Apparently, some scientists are as well. Check out this scientific study of the affects of improv on the brain.Musical Improv and the Brain http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr/blog/JAZZ%20BAND36548 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:21:32 PDT FESTIVAL SCHEDULE School.............Warm-up...............Perform...............ClinicGrant..................1:35..................2:00...............2:25 Canby.................2:00..................2:25...............2:50 Clackamas..........2:25..................2:50...............3:15 Lakeridge...........2:50..................3:15...............3:40 Lake Oswego. http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr/blog/JAZZ%20BAND35341 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 10:56:44 PDT If you're interested in another opportunity for jazz education, you should definitely check out Whiskey Hill Jazz Club. It is a great way to start out in jazz or sharpen your skills. The program is run by well known studio musician Clark Bondy. Go toWHISKEY HILL JAZZ CLUB for more information. http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr/blog/JAZZ%20BAND34422 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 08:07:28 PDT Because of the rampant abuse of both tardies and absences, effective today (4/21/10), the following points will be deducted from your weekly grade:TARDY....................................10 POINTS PER DAYUNEXCUSED ABSENCE..............20 POINTS PER DAY http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr/blog/JAZZ%20BAND34255 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:14:34 PDT The CHS Jazz Band has been invited to perform at the annual Canby Junior Festival of Jazz on May 22nd at 11:00 a.m. The festival, sponsored by the Whiskey Hill Jazz Club, will be held at Wait Park, weather permitting, and will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr/blog/JAZZ%20BAND31096 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:38:02 PDT Course Name.....Jazz BandTeacher...................Rob RayfieldTrimester................1st TrimesterPeriod.....................“0” PeriodCourse Description:The jazz ensemble is a group of advanced musicians, which concentrates on the study, preparation, and performance of the various styles of jazz from the past and present. The group performs at concerts, provides enterta http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr/blog/JAZZ%20BAND11939 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:30:02 PDT Course Name.....Jazz BandTeacher.............Rob RayfieldContact Info......Email: rayfielr@canby.k12.or.us. Phone: 503-263-7200 x 5855, Blog: http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr (category: Jazz Band)Period:		“Zero” PeriodTrimester:		1st Trimester, 2012-13Class Rules & Expectations•	In your seat with your instrument ready to play at the bell•	No electronic device http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr/blog/JAZZ%20BAND11658 Sun, 19 May 2013 20:51:07 PDT Monday.............................Full RehearsalTuesday............................Full RehearsalWednesday........................Full RehearsalThursday...........................Full Rehearsal Friday................................Full RehearsalNote: Rehearsals start at 6:35 a.m. (Wednesday starts at 7:35)Our next performances is:-Spring Concert on May 30, 2013