12/26/2024 2:42:25 PM	MUSCP 24A Course Outline as of Fall 2013	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  MUSCP 24A	Title:  VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE 1
Full Title:  Vocal Jazz Ensemble 1
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
		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:  39 - Total 2 Times
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  MUS 24A

Catalog Description:

The Vocal Jazz Ensemble specializes in a cappella and accompanied performance of traditional and contemporary vocal jazz works. Importance is placed on ensemble musicianship, singing without a conductor, microphone technique, stage deportment, vocal improvisation, and backing up a soloist. The emphasis for 24A is on the development of sight-reading and accurate vocal pitch.  The ensemble performs both on-campus and off-campus community concerts each semester.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:
By Audition

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

The Vocal Jazz Ensemble specializes in a cappella and accompanied performance of traditional and contemporary vocal jazz works. Importance is placed on ensemble musicianship, singing without a conductor, microphone technique, stage deportment, vocal improvisation, and backing up a soloist. The emphasis for 24A is on the development of sight-reading and accurate vocal pitch.  The ensemble performs both on-campus and off-campus community concerts each semester.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
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:	Fall 2019
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 2009	Inactive:	Fall 2019
C-ID:

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, students will be able to:

1.      Sing college-level vocal jazz works in public performance.

2.      Interpret the rhythmic and stylistic elements of jazz through vocal performance.

3.      Sight-read his/her assigned vocal line accurately at an elementary level.

4.      Demonstrate choral skills including blend, intonation, and pitch memory at an elementary level.

5.      Improvise vocal lines in a jazz style at an elementary level.

6.      Demonstrate professionalism through regular attendance at rehearsals and concerts, punctuality, preparedness, appropriate concert attire, and general demeanor.

 

Students 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

I.      Vocal Techniques

               A.      Establishing range, dynamic contrast, and breath control

               B.      Tone color variation and equalization

               C.      Fundamentals of vocal diction

               D.      Elementary microphone techniques

II.      Musicianship

               A.      Pitch matching and pitch memory

               B.      Sight reading at an elementary level

               C.      Proper rhythmic and stylistic interpretation of various jazz styles (swing, Latin, ballad, etc.)

               D.      Strategies for accurately learning choral parts

               E.      Memorization

III.      Vocal Improvisation

               A.      "Scat" style singing

               B.      Hearing chord changes

                C.      Elementary-level scale and arpeggio vocalizes

IV.      Ensemble Skills

              A.      Blend

              B.      Balance

V.      Vocal Jazz Repertoire

VI.      Professionalism

              A.      Regular attendance and punctuality

              B.      Preparedness

              C.      Deportment at rehearsals and concerts

              D.      Proper concert attire

 

Students repeating Vocal Jazz Ensemble will perform new literature each semester, thus increasing their skill level and enhancing their knowledge of the repertoire.

Assignments:

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.      Listening assignments: famous recordings of notable jazz singers and vocal jazz ensembles.

4.      Attendance and participation at sectional rehearsals when scheduled.

5.      Participation in concerts, tours, and other field trips as scheduled.

6.      Final exam will be a public concert.

 

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.
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:

Instructor prepared materials

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