MUSC 222: Jazz Ensemble III
Citrus College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Fall 2021 |
| Credits: | 4 |
| Total Contact Hours: | 162 |
| Lecture Hours : | 36 |
| Lab Hours: | 126 |
| Hours Arranged: | 0 |
| Outside of Class Hours: | 72 |
| Prerequisite: | Audition. |
| Transferable to CSU: | Yes |
| Transferable to UC: | Yes - Approved |
| Grading Method: | Standard Letter |
Catalog Course Description
Course Objectives
- Play their chosen instrument with control and proficiency at an advanced level appropriate to a large jazz ensemble setting.
- Translate written musical notation rhythmically, stylistically and dynamically appropriate to a large jazz ensemble setting at an advanced level.
- Understand logistical elements unique to live performance settings appropriate to large jazz ensemble settings at an advanced level
Major Course Content
I. Development of advanced control on chosen instrument
II. Develop advanced proficiency on chosen instrument
III. Advanced rhythm reading that is characteristic to large jazz ensemble performance settings
IV. Advanced stylistic phrasing that is appropriate to large jazz ensemble settings
V. Advanced musical dynamics appropriate to large jazz ensemble settings
VI. Review logistical elements unique to live performance settings appropriate to professional settings for large jazz ensemble at an advanced level
VII. Review logistical elements unique to live performance concert settings appropriate for large jazz ensemble at an advanced level
Lab Content
I. Instrument and vocal sections meet to rehearse assigned literature content and review and develop:
A. Control on chosen instrument (intonation, range, improvisation)
B. Proficiency on chosen instrument (tone)
C. Accurate Rhythm reading that is characteristic to large jazz ensemble performance settings (syncopation, dotted notes, various tempos, inherent latin rhythms)
D. Stylistic phrasing that is appropriate to large jazz ensemble settings ("swinging at various tempos and various eras")
E. Musical dynamics appropriate to large jazz ensemble settings (dynamic range written and implied, dynamic marking interpretation unique to large jazz ensemble).
II. Live performance and conferring sessions are scheduled beyond the scheduled class and section times for:
A. Review logistical elements unique to live performance settings appropriate to professional settings for large jazz ensemble (selection of material, attire, set up and staging logistics, timelines)
B. Review clients needs for a live large jazz ensemble (ambiance, vibe, special requests, logistical challenges)
C. Develop strategies for clients needs (planning)
D. Implement strategies for clients needs (gigs/performance, problem solving)
III. Live performance and conferring sessions are scheduled beyond the scheduled class and section times for:
A. Review logistical elements unique to live performance concert settings appropriate for large jazz ensemble(selection of material, attire, set up and staging logistics, timelines)
B. Review audience needs for a live large jazz ensemble (ambiance, vibe, themes, logistical challenges)
C. Develop strategies for audience needs (planning)
D. Implement strategies for audiences needs (gigs/performance, problem solving)