JOSÉ PINO

The workshops conducted by José Pino cater to educational institutions wishing to immerse themselves in the world of big band arrangements. The course is designed with a didactic-pedagogical approach, aiming to provide attendees with the necessary tools to craft a comprehensive big band arrangement from start to finish.

 

While participants should possess a basic understanding of music theory, prior experience with the big band format is not required. The course is hand-on, employing real-world materials to collectively establish criteria and deepen comprehension of arrangement construction. Culminating in a concert featuring arrangements and compositions by José Pino, attendees will receive detailed explanations throughout the workshop.

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Under José Pino's guidance, aspiring arrangers have the chance to hone their skills, explore new musical territories, and nurture their passion for jazz within a collaborative and inspiring atmosphere.

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Content

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• Construction of the lead sheet

• Sound ranges of the instruments

• How to treat each section at a harmonic level

• Traditional harmonic blends

• Modern harmonic blends

• How to handle voices in a tutti

• Ideas on how to structure the form

• Composition as part of the creative arrangement process

• Notation strategies for the rhythm section

• Use of Sibelius as support

• Navigating through various styles, i.e., how to write in various genres

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At the end of the course, a concert will be held with the institution's big band.

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Goal 

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After the workshop, participants will have a comprehensive overview of constructing arrangements for big bands and will be equipped to write for:

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• saxophone quintets

• trombone quartets

• trumpet quartets

• various brass formations

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Booking

 

These workshops are conducted upon request from music schools, conservatories and universities, and can be customised according to your requirements.

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For more information, please get in touch.

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