Master Classes

• One Stop Latin Shop
• Original Works Reading Session/Rehearsal Clinic

Date: September 20, 2022
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: University of Florida Jazz Bands
University of Florida Campus, Music Building

Michele Fernandez will conduct two master classes for the University of Florida Jazz Bands, directed by Scott Wilson. She will discuss the intricacies of common Latin styles using a highly interactive experience where students will actively learn to recognize stylistic details, create bass lines, piano figures and play rhythmic patterns via performance as a “living, audience drum set” and also on phone piano apps.

During the rehearsal phase with the ensemble, Michele will rehearse her works in order to demonstrate authentic stylistic interpretation in both horn and rhythm section components in a manner to include and engage all students. Original works used during this portion may include: “Ardiente”, “Slither”, “Bons Sohnos Maestro”, “Postais Do’ Río”, “Misteriosa”, “Misty” (arr.). All MP3’s on Soundcloud or www.Michele-Fernandez.com)

Michele Fernández is a nationally recognized, highly engaging and an active educator, guest clinician/conductor, adjudicator, published instrumental music composer and performer. Her compositions have been premiered at Midwest, IAJE and Regional Honor/All-State venues and received national acclaim. Most recently she is publishing original works for jazz ensemble through Hal Leonard, Excelcia Publishing, JW Pepper, Print Music Source and also serves as a staff composer for the “Jazz Zone” book/music library series (authored by J. Richard Dunscomb).

Further details: http://hapcopromo.org/one-stop-clinic-series/