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MUSC 2299: Jazz Ensemble
Effective date
September 2013
Department
Music
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
Participants explore an eclectic and often demanding repertoire determined by the specific mix of available performers each year. Interested students should be prepared to upgrade their skills in the music of the Caribbean and South America. The emphasis is on structured improvisation, Latin rhythmic skills and acquiring a working relationship with the many Latin and Latin Jazz idioms existent. 0:0:3
Credits
1.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Fulfill rhythmic accuracy demands
- Play with consistent stylistic articulation nuances
- Identify and use improvisational vocabulary
- Use improvisation techniques
- Sight read
- Prepare for ensemble rehearsals
- Identify, describe and apply principles of rehearsal discipline and professional conduct
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 3
Total Hours: 3
Total Hours: 3
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Other |
55 |
Attendance and punctuality |
|
Project |
25 |
Perceived level of preparation |
|
Final Exam |
10 |
Perceived level of improvement |
|
Other |
10 |
Rehearsal discipline |
Course topics
- Playing selected repertoire
- Rhythmic accuracy demands
- Sight reading
- Principles of rehearsal discipline and professional conduct
- Improvisation
- Stylistic nuances
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.