MUSC458 - Jazz Orchestra II

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Academic Year 2003/2004

Jazz Orchestra II
MUSC 458 SP

Crosslistings:
AFAM 397

This course may be repeated for credit.

This course continues the work begun in MUSC457. 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.

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: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: RHH001

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

SECTION 02