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2021-2022 Archived Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Archived Catalog

MUS.-1414 Jazz Ensemble I

Credits 1 / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 . Audition and music reading ability required. Note: Instructor permission required to register in this course.
The Jazz Ensemble studies and performs divers styles of jazz and big band music. The groups instrumentation varies each semester but typically includes saxophone trombone trumpet bass drums piano guitar and vocalists. Students will perform in at least one public concert.

Course Outcomes
  1.  Students will rehearse and demonstrate the ability to play on pitch, in rhythms, and with proper techniques while maintaining a steady beat.
  2. Students will interpret and perform music from the jazz traditions with stylistic accuracy.
  3. Students will demonstrate well-developed ensemble skills while working collaboratively with other performers.
  4. Students will be encouraged to learn and demonstrate their understanding of improvisation skills.
  5. Students will model proper concert jazz etiquette as well as the ability to learn from others in the ensemble.