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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
MUSCP 24C | Title:
VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE 3 |
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Full Title:
Vocal Jazz Ensemble 3 |
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:
39 - Total 2 Times
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
MUS 24C
Catalog Description:
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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 24C is on the further development of improvisational techniques with more opportunities for solo singing. The ensemble performs both on-campus and off-campus community concerts each semester.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of MUSCP 24B
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
By Audition
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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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 24C is on the further development of improvisational techniques with more opportunities for solo singing. The ensemble performs both on-campus and off-campus community concerts each semester.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of MUSCP 24B
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:By Audition
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:39 - Total 2 Times
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, 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 advanced intermediate level.
4. Demonstrate choral skills including blend, intonation, and pitch memory at an advanced intermediate level.
5. Improvise vocal lines in a jazz style at an advanced intermediate 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
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I. Vocal Techniques
A. Expanding range, dynamic contrast, and breath control
B. Tone color variation and equalization
C. Vocal diction
D. Advanced intermediate-level microphone techniques
II. Musicianship
A. Pitch matching and pitch memory
B. Sight reading at an advanced intermediate level
C. Proper rhythmic and stylistic interpretation of various jazz styles (swing, Latin, ballad, etc.)
III. Vocal Improvisation
A. "Scat" style singing
B. Hearing chord changes
C. Advanced intermediate-level scale and arpeggio vocalises
IV. Ensemble Skills
A. Blend
B. Balance
V. Vocal Jazz Repertoire
VI. The Role of the Soloist in a Vocal Jazz Ensemble
VII. 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:
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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. Preparation of vocal solos, if assigned.
4. Listening assignments: famous recordings of notable jazz singers and vocal jazz ensembles.
5. Attendance and participation at sectional rehearsals when scheduled.
6. Participation in concerts, tours, and other field trips as scheduled.
7. 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. |
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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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