MUSC 144:Jazz Ensemble

Credit Hours: 1
Lecture hours per week: 0
Lab hours per week: 3

A diverse variety of jazz-related repertoire will be rehearsed and performed each term. Works to be studied will include, but not limited to, transcriptions, original jazz and big band ensemble works, solos with band accompaniment, and section features. Instruction will also include coaching toward proper ensemble/individual performance techniques, sight reading, and rhythmic reading skills. Open to students who have high school experience playing a traditional jazz ensemble instrument. Admittance is based on available seats in the ensemble and permission of the instructor. (May be repeated for credit.)