Vocal Jazz – Page 2 – Jed Scott Music

Book News!

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026 jedscottBooks, Music Literacy, Updates, Vocal Jazz

The reach of Jazz Theory for Choral Musicians keeps growing!

All-State Jazz Choir 2026

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 jedscottChoral Music, Vocal Jazz

Nine years on, the MSVMA All-State Jazz Choir is flourishing!

Create Your Venn Diagram

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 jedscottChoral Music, Conducting, Music Literacy, Vocal Jazz

How do you describe the music you make?

Book Anniversary

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 jedscottMusic Literacy, Updates, Vocal Jazz

Last week, I celebrate the year anniversary of my book coming into print!

Difficult Emotions

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 jedscottChoral Music, Programming, Vocal Jazz

Don’t shy away from more complex, heavy emotions in choir.

The Beauty of Teaching Jazz Standards

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025 jedscottComposition, Education, Vocal Jazz

Jazz standards are a remarkably rich vein for teaching.

Sameness

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 jedscottArranging, Vocal Jazz

Can variation be a liability in jazz arrangements?

Less Harmony

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 jedscottArranging, Music Literacy, Vocal Jazz

Consider the value of less harmony in your jazz arrangement.

Dancing and Choreography

August 6, 2025July 24, 2025 jedscottChoral Music, Creativity, Vocal Jazz

What’s the difference?

Jazz and Jazzy

August 2, 2025February 14, 2025 jedscottVocal Jazz

Can you tell the difference?