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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
MUSCP 24D | Title:
VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE |
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Full Title:
Vocal Jazz Ensemble |
Last Reviewed:4/8/2013 |
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 24D
Catalog Description:
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A small (15 to 20-voice) ensemble which specializes in the performance of traditional and contemporary vocal jazz works with microphones. The ensemble sings both a capella and with a small jazz combo. Importance is placed on singing without a conductor, memorization, stage deportment, vocal improvisation, and backing up a soloist. The ensemble performs at least two on-campus concerts and several off-campus community concerts each 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 24C ( or MUS 24C)
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
By Audition
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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A small (15 to 20-voice) ensemble which specializes in the performance of traditional and contemporary vocal jazz works with microphones. The ensemble sings both a capella and with a small jazz combo. Importance is placed on singing without a conductor, memorization, stage deportment, vocal improvisation, and backing up a soloist. The ensemble performs at least two on-campus concerts and several off-campus community concerts each 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 24C ( or MUS 24C)
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: | Fall 2019 |
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UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Spring 2009 | Inactive: | Fall 2019 |
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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. Sing advanced, specialized choral literature in public performance.
2. Demonstrate choral skills including blend, intonation, and pitch memory.
3. Sing with stylistically appropriate vocal technique and tone color.
4. Sight-read his/her assigned vocal line accurately.
5. Prove vocal independence by singing songs in impromptu quartets.
6. Demonstrate professionalism through regular attendance at rehearsals and
concerts, punctuality, preparedness, appropriate concert attire, and general demeanor.
Student repeating Vocal Jazz Ensemble will be able to:
1. Demonstrate greater technical achievement in their vocal performance.
2. Demonstrate development in vocal range, intonation, and stylistic dexterity (i.e. dynamics,
phrasing, musical expression, improvisation, tone color).
3. Demonstrate greater skill in sight-reading.
4. Perform a more extensive repertoire.
Topics and Scope
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I. Choral Skills
A. Blend
B. Following the conductor
C. Balance
II. Vocal Techniques
A. Range, dynamic contrast, and breath control
B. Tone color variation and equalization
C. Pronunciation and diction
D. Proper microphone technique
III. Musicianship
A. Pitch matching and pitch memory
B. Sight reading
C. Phrasing
IV. Repertoire
V. Improvisation
VI. Aesthetic Growth: Proper stylistic interpretation of vocal jazz literature
VII. Professionalism
A. Regular attendance and punctuality
B. Preparedness
C. Deportment at rehearsals and concerts
D. Proper attire
VIII. Students repeating Vocal Jazz Ensemble will perform new literature each
semester, building on both their skill level and knowledge of the repertoire.
Assignments:
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1. In-class rehearsal and preparation of assigned works.
2. A minimum of one hour of outside practice per week is required for
each hour of rehearsal.
3. Attendance and participation at sectional rehearsals when scheduled.
4. Participation in concerts, tours, and other field trips as scheduled.
5. Final exam will be a public concert.
6. Students repeating Vocal Jazz 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 - 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 in rehearsals, concerts, tours and field trips | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials
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