Spring 2026 Course Search

Sage City Symphony — MPF4100.01

Instructor: Nicholas Brooke
Days & Time: Su 2:45PM-5:30PM
Credits: 1

Sage City Symphony is a community orchestra that invites student participation. The Symphony is noted for their policy of commissioning new works by major composers as well as playing the classics. There are always openings in the string sections and occasionally by audition for solo winds and percussion. There will be 1-2 concerts each term.

Please note: this class meets on Sundays, from 2:45-5:30pm.

BC American Jazz Combo — MPF4274.01

Instructor: Michael Wimberly
Days & Time: WE 4:10pm-6:00pm
Credits: 1

The BC American Jazz Combo explores jazz standards that have become signature works by some of America’s most innovative and enduring composers within the jazz lexicon. Students will explore works by Ornette Coleman, Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Thelonius Monk, Chick Corea, Charles Mingus, and others. Students will develop their sight-reading, improvisation, interpretation, and arranging skills while building community through collaboration and expression. Additional exploration of Broadway and Film themes that have become classic additions to the jazz lexicon will be considered.