Fourth 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
- Regular warm-up
Perform an appropriate warmup on their instrument.
- Concentrated rehearsals
Demonstrate mastery level of discriminating listening habits, with emphasis on mastery level of interpretation of jazz band literature.
- Sight-reading
Demonstrate mastery level in sight-reading skills.
- Musical voice (personal tone)
Demonstrate mastery level in the understanding of the dynamic contrast in development of one's musical "voice" or musical tone.
- Performance
Perform at mastery level in end-of-semester concert (e. g. HFC Jazz Concert).
Assessment and Requirements
- Class Participation
- Evaluation of public performance
- Student self appraisals
Text to be determined by instructor
Outcomes
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Determined by department