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Academic Year 2004/2005


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 repertoire 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

Instructor(s): Hoggard,Jay Clinton   
Times: TBA;     Location: RHH001;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 20)

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Reading Non-Verbal Texts
Permission:    Permission of Instructor Required
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Last Updated on MAR-21-2005


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