MUSC397 - Jazz Orchestra

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Academic Year 2001/2002

Jazz Orchestra
MUSC 397 SP

Crosslistings:
AFAM 397

This course continues the work begun in MUSC396. An intensive study of large ensemble repetoire composed by Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, Thad Jones, Fletcher Henderson and others. A year long commitment to rehearsal of the compositions as well as listening and reading assignments will culminate in a second semester public concert. Interested students should audition at the first class; bring a Drop/Add slip. Permission of instructor required. This course may be repeated for credit.

MAJOR READINGS

Several books concerning the composers lives and their musical work as well as materials concerning the overall idiom.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Intensive practice and rehearsal of the compositions as well as class presentations of the readings.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

ALL INTERESTED STUDENTS SHOULD ATTEND THE FIRST CLASS WITH A DROP/ADD SLIP. This course is only for those with commitment. Skill and experience are highly desirable but consistent practice and commitment is the biggest prerequisite.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Performance

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA MUSC Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Hoggard,Jay Clinton

Times: ......S TBA; Location: RHH001

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major: Jr. major:

SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: FR:

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

SECTION 02