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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
MUSCP 42D | Title:
JAZZ COMBO ENSEMBLE |
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Full Title:
Jazz Combo Ensemble |
Last Reviewed:4/22/2024 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 2.50 | Lecture Scheduled | 2.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 35.00 |
Minimum | 2.50 | Lab Scheduled | 1.00 | 17.5 min. | Lab Scheduled | 17.50 |
| Contact DHR | .50 | | Contact DHR | 8.75 |
| Contact Total | 3.50 | | Contact Total | 61.25 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 70.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 131.25 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
34 - 4 Enrollments Total
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
MUS 42D
Catalog Description:
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Study and performance of jazz classics and other works for jazz combo. Class is divided into three combos of four to eight musicians. Emphasis is on development of improvisational and performance skills, focusing on 4-5 pieces. The combos give 3-5 public performances 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 MUSP 42C ( or MUSCP 42C or MUS 42C)
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
By Audition
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Study and performance of jazz classics and other works for jazz combo. Class is divided into three combos of four to eight musicians. Emphasis is on development of improvisational and performance skills, focusing on 4-5 pieces. The combos give 3-5 public performances 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 MUSP 42C ( or MUSCP 42C or MUS 42C)
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: | | |
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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): 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:
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Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate improvisational creativity through concentrated study of a small number of
jazz compositions.
2. Demonstrate listening and performance skills related to interaction with other musicians.
3. Students repeating Jazz Combo Ensemble will be able to perform more difficult repertoire
and perform with a higher level of musicianship.
Topics and Scope
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1. Concentrated study of 3 to 5 jazz compositions to maximize opportunities for creative improvisation.
2. Ensemble playing skills such as intonation, rhythmic precision, and dynamics.
3. Public performance in a variety of environments: classroom, outdoor, jazz festival, and concert hall.
4. In-concert performance with professional guest artists when scheduled.
5. Students repeating Jazz Combo Ensemble will perform more advanced repertoire each semester, enhancing their skill level, knowledge of the repertoire, and command of improvisational techniques.
Assignments:
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1. In-class rehearsal and preparation of designated works.
2. Preparation and performance of improvised solos.
3. A minimum of one hour of outside practice per week is required for each hour of rehearsal.
4. Final exam will be a public concert.
5. 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. |
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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 - 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:
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Instructor prepared materials
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