MUS 115 - Jazz Ensemble 1
Credits: 2
3 Studio Hours
Description
This course comprises the formation of a jazz band. It covers a diversity of jazz styles including Latin, blues and swing. Coursework emphasizes music, reading, improvisation, performance practice and ensemble technique. Jazz Ensemble 2, 3 and 4 build upon the skills and techniques developed in the previous Jazz Ensemble course.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Perform jazz arrangements in concert.
- Arrange instrumental and vocal parts from chord charts.
- Develop jazz performance techniques.
- Perform solo improvisations.
- Compare various jazz styles.
- Evaluate musical performances.
Listed Topics
- Scoring and arranging
- Improvisation
- Performance practice
- Jazz styles
- Ensemble technique
Reference Materials
sheet music, CDs
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 12/15/2014
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