12/27/2024 3:46:02 AM	MUSCP 32A Course Outline as of Fall 2009	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  MUSCP 32A	Title:  JAZZ BAND
Full Title:  Jazz Band
Last Reviewed:4/22/2024

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	4.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	2.50	Lab Scheduled	2.00		17.5 min.	Lab Scheduled	35.00
		Contact DHR	1.00			Contact DHR	17.50
		Contact Total	6.00			Contact Total	105.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 210.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  34 - 4 Enrollments Total
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  MUS 32A

Catalog Description:

Rehearsal and performance of classic and contemporary literature for large jazz ensemble. This course is designed for musicians who are able to perform at the college level. Emphasis is on the development of performance skills including jazz interpretation, accurate ensemble playing, improvisation, and sight-reading. The band performs at least one major public concert per semester. Students should complete four semesters of each component (A-B-C-D) before enrolling in the next component.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:
By Audition

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Rehearsal and performance of classic and contemporary literature for large jazz ensemble. This course is designed for musicians who are able to perform at the college level. Emphasis is on the development of performance skills including jazz interpretation, accurate ensemble playing, improvisation, and sight-reading. The band performs at least one major public concert per semester. Students should complete four semesters of each component (A-B-C-D) before enrolling in the next component.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:By Audition
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:34 - 4 Enrollments Total

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 2009	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 2009	Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: MUS 180	Large Ensemble	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): MUSP21A OR MUSP21B OR MUSP21C OR MUSP21D OR MUSP23A OR MUSP23B OR MUSP23C OR MUSP23D OR MUSP30A OR MUSP30B OR MUSP30C OR MUSP30D OR MUSP32A OR MUSP32B OR MUSP32C OR MUSP32D OR MUSP33A OR MUSP33B OR MUSP33C OR MUSP33D OR MUSP42A OR MUSP42B OR MUSP42C OR MUSP42D

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1.  Accurately interpret and perform classic and contemporary jazz band literature.

2.  Demonstrate technical proficiency in the performance of selected literature.

3.  Sight read college-level literature for large jazz ensemble.

4.  Evaluate and critically analyze their musical performance for future improvement.

Students repeating Jazz Band will be able to:

1. Demonstrate greater technical achievement on their instrument.

2. Articulate musical phrases with greater clarity.

3. Perform with higher standards of intonation.

4. Demonstrate a more sophisticated comprehension of dynamics, phrasing, musical expression, and nuance.

5. Demonstrate greater skill in sight-reading.

Topics and Scope

1.  Sight-reading of college-level jazz band literature.

2.  Rehearsal and public performance of classic and contemporary works for large jazz ensemble.

3.  Study of particular technical challenges specific to the literature studied.

4.  Jazz articulation techniques specific to the literature studied.

5.  Special challenges in intonation and blend in the performance of the literature studied.

6.  The components of musical expression, such as phrasing, dynamic contrast, and nuance.

7.  Differences in musical style specific to the literature studied.

8.  Critical analysis and comparison of the different artistic goals specific to the literature studied.

9.  The role of improvisation in jazz performance.

10.  Performance etiquette and proper performance dress.

11. Students repeating Jazz Band will perform new literature each semester, building on both their skill level and knowledge of the repertoire.

Assignments:

1.  Preparation of the music outside of the classroom with emphasis on good practice habits and effective use of the rehearsal time available. The minimum practice time should be 1 hour per week per hour of rehearsal.

2.  Attendance at and participation in all rehearsals and concerts.

3.  Attendance at and participation in sectional rehearsals or rehearsals at different venues with soloists when scheduled.

4. Final exam will be a public concert.

5.  The selected concert repertoire will dictate additional assignments to meet the requirements for that literature.

6.  Students repeating Jazz Band will be held to higher standards of performance with each repetition.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 75 - 90%
In-class rehearsal, public concerts
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 25%
Attendance and participation at rehearsals and concerts

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials

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