Cuban Jazz Ensemble

In this course, students will specialize in and learn a variety of Afro-Cuban jazz and popular music. They will explore Cuban culture and history to gain a greater understanding of the evolution of Cuban music and its relationship and impact on North American jazz. An element of this course is a trip that will allow students to immerse themselves in another culture, and work with students and teachers at Escuela Nacional de Arte in Havana, Cuba to hone their music skills while making cross-cultural and historical connections. Auditions are open for the following instruments: Brass, Woodwinds, Strings, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, and Percussion. This ensemble performs three formal concerts and at some additional school forums. Weekly individual instrumental lessons are not required but are available on campus to students for an additional fee. Students who are on financial aid at Beaver have the same percentage of aid applied to private lessons.

Please note that this course is connected to a trip that will take place during Spring Break 2027.

Three Term Class – E Block
Prerequisite: Audition

• Interests: Hands On
• Grades: 11th, 12th
• Subjects: Performing Arts