11/21/2024 12:58:47 AM	MUSP 42D Course Outline as of Fall 2025	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  MUSP 42D	Title:  JAZZ COMBO ENSEMBLE 4
Full Title:  Jazz Combo Ensemble 4
Last Reviewed:4/22/2024

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.00	Lecture Scheduled	0		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	1.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		16 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	1.00			Contact DHR	17.50
		Contact Total	4.00			Contact Total	70.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 70.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  39 - Total 2 Times
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  MUSCP 42D

Catalog Description:

The study and performance of classic and contemporary works for jazz combo.  Emphasis is on the understanding of chord/scale relationships and the introduction of odd and compound meters. Students are divided into three combos of four to eight musicians each. The combos give 3-5 public performances per semester.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of MUSP 42C

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:
By Audition

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

The study and performance of classic and contemporary works for jazz combo.  Emphasis is on the understanding of chord/scale relationships and the introduction of odd and compound meters. Students are divided into three combos of four to eight musicians each. The combos give 3-5 public performances per semester.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of MUSP 42C
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:By Audition
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:39 - Total 2 Times

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

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Perform jazz music with effectiveness and confidence in a small combo.

2. Demonstrate improvisational creativity through the concentrated study and performance of jazz compositions in odd and compound meters.

3. Utilize diminished and altered scales in improvised solos.

 

Objectives:

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

1. Explain chord/scale relationships in jazz compositions.

2. Incorporate diminished and altered scales into their improvised solos.

3. Perform compositions and improvise solos in odd and compound meters.

4. Demonstrate listening and performance skills related to interaction with other musicians.

 

Students repeating Jazz Combo Ensemble will be able to perform more difficult repertoire and perform at a higher level of musicianship each semester.

Topics and Scope

I.   Chord/Scale Relationships in Jazz Compositions

II.  Musical Analysis of the Most Effective Applications of Diminished and Altered Scales in

     Improvisation

III. Performance of Jazz Compositions in Odd and Compound Meters

IV. Ensemble Performance Skills such as Intonation, Rhythmic Precision, and Dynamics

V.  Public Performance in a Variety of Venues

    A. Classroom

    B. Outdoor

    C. Jazz festival

    D. Concert hall

VI. In-Concert Performances and Clinics with Guest Artists

 

 

Students repeating Jazz Combo Ensemble will perform more advanced repertoire each semester; thus, enhancing their skill level, knowledge of the repertoire, and command of improvisational techniques.

Assignments:

1. In-class rehearsal and preparation of selected works

2. Analysis of the most effective applications of diminished and altered scales

3. Each semester, the selected repertoire may dictate additional assignments in order to meet the requirements for that literature

4. Outside practice of their instrument (ungraded)

5. Participation in additional rehearsals, when called

6. Participation in concerts, tours, and/or other field trips as scheduled

7. Final exam will be a public concert

Students repeating Jazz Combo Ensemble 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 - 80%
Class performances, 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 20 - 25%
Attendance and participation at rehearsals and concerts

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials

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