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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
MUSCP 32C | Title:
JAZZ BAND |
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| Full Title:
Jazz Band |
| Last Reviewed:4/8/2019 |
| 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 |
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| | 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 32C
Catalog Description:
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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:
Course Completion of MUSCP 32B ( or MUS 32B)
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
By Audition
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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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:Course Completion of MUSCP 32B ( or MUS 32B)
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:By Audition
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:34 - 4 Enrollments Total
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Spring 2009 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Spring 2009 | Inactive: | |
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| C-ID: |
| CID Descriptor: MUS 180 | Large Ensemble | SRJC Equivalent Course(s): MUSCP21A OR MUSCP21B OR MUSCP21C OR MUSCP21D OR
MUSCP23A OR MUSCP23B OR MUSCP23C OR MUSCP23D OR
MUSCP30A OR MUSCP30B OR MUSCP30C OR MUSCP30D OR
MUSCP32A OR MUSCP32B OR MUSCP32C OR MUSCP32D OR
MUSCP33A OR MUSCP33B OR MUSCP33C OR MUSCP33D OR
MUSCP42A OR MUSCP42B OR MUSCP42C OR MUSCP42D |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Major Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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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
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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:
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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. |
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| 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:
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Instructor prepared materials
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