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Academic Year 2004/2005

Jazz Orchestra I
MUSC 457 FA
Crosslistings:
AFAM 396

This course may be repeated for credit.

This course is 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. Permission of instructor required. Interested students should audition at the first class, bringing a Drop/Add slip. This course may be repeated for credit.

MAJOR READINGS

Several books concerning the composers lives and their musical works 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

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

COURSE FORMAT: Performance

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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