Student jazz players have likely come across the name Dean Sorenson – his jazz curriculum books have been published by Kjos music and played in schools across the globe. In my Composer Quest interview with Dean, I ask him about how he makes music fun and playable for younger jazz players. We also talk about the differences between improvising and composing.
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Also in this episode, I feature listener-submitted arias from the “Arias on Tap” composing quest.
Visit Dean Sorenson’s website for more info about his jazz curriculum books.
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Episode Soundtrack
- 0:15 – Original Composer Quest theme by Dean Sorenson
- 0:24 – “Kristi’s Waltz” – Dean Sorenson (Jazz Ensemble Signature Series)
- 4:25 – “Please Don’t Climb on the Iguana” – Dean Sorenson (Standard of Excellence Jazz)
- 21:52 – “Once More” – Mary Beth Huttlin
- 23:31 – “When the cold, dark, damp of this place” – Nicholas Mroczek
- 25:08 – “Secretly Wanted” – Ryan Blanton
- 26:10 – “Mobile Home (Rubie’s Aria)” – Words by Lori Ann Stephens, music by Charlie McCarron
- 27:15 – Connected theater scene scoring – Charlie McCarron
