Course Description
Performance of works in a variety of styles from swing to modern jazz in a small group setting.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will be expected to transcribe tunes from original recordings for the ensemble to perform as well as transcribing solos from original recordings that are being performed by the ensemble.
Athena Title
Jazz Combos
Non-Traditional Format
This is a performance group that requires additional rehearsal time to function. The additional time will account for what would ordinarily be homework in regular courses. This format is typical of institutions of our size that offer this class.
Undergraduate Prerequisite
Permission of department
Graduate Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The student will be able to: * Perform jazz in a variety of small ensembles with varying instrumentation * Demonstrate expertise in improvisation (solo and ensemble) * Demonstrate knowledge of jazz literature
Topical Outline
Performance of appropriate jazz literature with a focus on improvisational styles.
Syllabus