MUS 113 - Jazz Band

FA/SP
The course includes mastery of jazz styles and repertoire in a jazz band ensemble. Students develop musicianship skills, including instrumental methods, jazz and improvisation. Participants perform arrangements in a variety of jazz styles, with arrangements by historical and contemporary jazz composers. Biweekly rehearsals culminate in performances. The ensemble rehearses a minimum of two times per week in addition to scheduled class time and is coached by a faculty member. The faculty member establishes the number of performances when the group is formed. Course may be repeated each semester for academic credit. This course contributes 1 credit to the Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education requirement of 3 credits.

(Cr: 1)