MUS-211: Jazz Band 3

School
Liberal Arts
Division
Fine & Performing Arts
Department
Music
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Music
Course Number
211
Course Title
Jazz Band 3
Credit Hours
1.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
MUS-112
Catalog Course Description

Third of four semesters of jazz band, including preparation and performance of Big Band music in a variety of jazz styles from swing to contemporary. This group, which performs several concerts each semester, is open to college students and adult members of the community who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass, or drums.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Goal Statement
The purpose of the course shall be to allow musicians to rehearse and to perform a variety of big band compositions. In addition, students will develop an appreciation of jazz styles through performance and ensemble interpretation.
Core Course Topics
  1. Regular warm-up

    Perform an appropriate warmup on their instrument.

  2. Concentrated rehearsals

    Demonstrate reinforcement to mastery level of discriminating listening habits, with emphasis on reinforcement to mastery level of interpretation of jazz band literature.

  3. Sight-reading

    Demonstrate reinforcement to mastery level in sight-reading skills.

  4. Musical voice (personal tone)

    Demonstrate reinforcement to mastery level in the understanding of the dynamic contrast in development of one's musical "voice" or musical tone.

  5. Performance

    Perform at reinforcement to mastery level in end-of-semester concert (e. g. HFC Jazz Concert).

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement
  • Class Participation
  • Evaluation of public performance
  • Student self appraisals
Texts

Text to be determined by instructor

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Interview
Other Details

Determined by department

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Winter 2022
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Winter 2022