Community School of Music and Arts

LXCL:Non-Member Rate: Weekly classes on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 pm from 10/13-12/8 (9 classes) Ages: 18+

Instrumental Improvisation w/ Hank Roberts​ - Non-Member

LXCL:Member Rate: Weekly classes on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 pm from 10/13-12/8 (9 classes). Ages: 18+

Instrumental Improvisation with Hank Roberts​ - Members

Musical Improvisation with Hank Roberts - Instructed by Hank Roberts BY INVITATION/AUDITION ONLYTuesdays from 6:30-8:30 pm from10/13-12/8 (9 classes)Ages: AdultsRequirements:  Intermediate to advance level students that need to be able to read music at a reasonable level.<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556f1304e4b081da85e5830a/c7ccab38-9807-4a3c-945c-20c04905b447/Hank+Roberts+%28Wyatt%29+copy.JPG" style="width:432px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto 5px 0px;text-align:left;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> For over 50 years Mr. Roberts has forged a career in improvisational music. He has performed with many acclaimed and celebrated artists in a wide spectrum of improvisational formats at high profile venues throughout the world. Participants will have the opportunity to play together in a variety of improvisational formats.  Topics Covered will include:<ul><li>Improvising within harmonic (including the study of Modes) and rhythmic frameworks (similar but not limited to Jazz and Rock idioms/structures).</li><li>Conceptual, abstract and free improvisation </li><li>Improvisation in the realm of New Music</li><li>Collective composition/improvisation</li><li>Thematic and motivic development</li><li>Phrase construction, dynamics and tone</li><li>Mirroring and contrasting expressions</li><li>Posture and attention</li><li>Breathing, space and phrasing </li><li>Psychological and social dynamics of playing with others</li><li>Discovery, revelation and inspiration</li></ul>Participants will also have the opportunity to play some of Mr. Roberts’ and other composers’ compositions which will utilize a variety of improvisational concepts inspired from composed material.

Community School of Music and Arts

Musical Improvisation with Hank Roberts (Fall 2026)

330 E State St

Instrumental Improvisation w/ Hank Roberts - Non-Member

$414

Instrumental Improvisation with Hank Roberts - Members

$311

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Community School of Music and Arts

Musical Improvisation with Hank Roberts (Fall 2026)

330 E State St

Instrumental Improvisation w/ Hank Roberts​ - Non-Member

$414

Instrumental Improvisation with Hank Roberts​ - Members

$311

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Instrumental Improvisation w/ Hank Roberts - Non-Member

Instrumental Improvisation with Hank Roberts - Members