MUSC457 - Jazz Orchestra I

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Academic Year 2005/2006

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 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.

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 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: Quantitative Reasoning

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required
POI forms will be distributed by the instructor during the browsing period of pre-registration and must be submitted to the Registrar's office prior to the on-line registration appointment

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006