Maricopa Community Colleges  MUP163   19956-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval:  5/23/95

MUP163  1995 Fall - 9999

L+L

1 Credit(s)

3 Period(s)

Jazz Ensemble

Practical and performance experience in various jazz styles.

Prerequisites: None.

 

Course Notes: MUP163 may be repeated for credit. Open to all students on the basis of auditions.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

MUP163  1995 Fall - 9999

Jazz Ensemble

 

1.

Perform a variety of jazz literature. (I)

2.

Increase range on chosen instrument. (II)

3.

Increase ability to sight read. (II)

4.

Improve improvisational skills. (II)

5.

Participate in concerts. (III)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

MUP163  1995 Fall - 9999

Jazz Ensemble

I. Jazz literature

A. Early jazz

B. Swing

C. Cool

D. Bop

E. Hard bop

F. Free jazz

G. Modal jazz

H. Rock-jazz

I. Funk

II. Technique

A. Increasing range

B. Developing embouchure

C. Increasing sight reading ability

D. Improving improvisational skills

III. Concerts

A. Local (school)

B. Community

C. Out of state (possible)

 

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