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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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