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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Music 44


COURSE DESCRIPTION
44 Jazz Ensemble Units: 2.00
 
Prerequisite(s): None.

Advisory: MUS 42 Recommended concurrent enrollment
Limitation on Enrollment: Previous experience in performance of jazz literature and audition by instructor.
A select instrumental jazz ensemble assembled to study and perform jazz literature in various styles. May be taken a total of four times. Total of 108 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
A select instrumental jazz ensemble assembled to study and perform jazz literature in various styles.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
  1. Perform at sight, literature for jazz ensemble on a first read through.
  2. Demonstrate instrumental techniques appropriate for various styles of jazz.
  3. Perform artistic performances of varied works of standard jazz band literature fitted to the size and instrumentation of the group available in any given semester.
  4. Participate in the creation, rehearsals, and performance of new works for jazz ensemble.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Scales
  2. Rhythm patterns
  3. Sight reading
  4. Balance
  5. Intonation
  6. Articulation and style
  7. Rehearsal techniques
  8. Performance techniques
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Present class lectures/discussions/demonstrations in order to have students perform at sight, literature for jazz ensemble on a first read through.
  • Listen to audio examples in order to recognize instrumental techniques appropriate for various styles of jazz.
  • Create and assign pair and small group activities such as section rehearsals in order to participate in the creation, rehearsal and performance of works for jazz ensemble.
  • Invite guest lecturers to class in order to demonstrate instrumental techniques appropriate for various styles of jazz.

 
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Concert performances designed to assess students abilities to deliver artistic performances of varied works of standard jazz band literature fitted to the size and instrumentation of the group available in any given semester.
  • Class and individual projects designed to evaluate students’ abilities to perform instrumental techniques appropriate for various styles of jazz.
  • Final examination designed to assess students’ abilities to perform at sight, literature for jazz ensemble on a first read through.
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Literature composed by: Maria Schneider, Gordon Goodwin, Bob Graettinger, Matt Harris and Dee Barton.
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