Jazz Studies and Performance

MUS303 and MUS304 | Full-Year Course
Prerequisite: Audition Process and concurrent enrollment in band
ELECTIVE ⬛9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAI

This course will deal directly with the development of both individual and ensemble style in both the small group (combo) and large ensemble structure. A major portion of this course will be spent discussing and evaluating the arranging techniques of various writers.

Jazz theory will be emphasized with concentration on listening and analyzing writers’ styles. Students will be given the opportunity to exercise these skills through arranging/composing projects, which can be performed by the class. This will provide immediate feedback for the students’ evaluation of their work.