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MUSC396

Jazz Orchestra
MUSC396 FA

Crosslistings: AFAM396

Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Sat Mar 8 05:00:40 EST 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       30      7         23
  02       15      8         7

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. 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 Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA MUSC

Prerequisites: None

Section 01
Hoggard, J
Times: .T.T... 1:10PM;
Grading Mode: A/F
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1
Major Preference Given
Section 02
Hoggard, J
Times: .T.T... 1:10PM;
Grading Mode: A/F
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1
Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997




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