Materials and Principles of Jazz Improvisation II
MUSC 460
Spring 2016
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01
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
| Crosslisting:
AFAM 389 |
This course offers an introduction to improvisation/articulation/composition/performance in African-American diaspora idioms, jazz, and contemporary music derivatives. It is an opportunity for self-inventory, exploratory expression, and forging confidence through the honing of creative ensemble skills. The course develops cognitive articulation, kinetic efficiency, and the structuring of music imagined. All instruments including the human voice are invited. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC |
| Course Format: Performance | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AFAM-MN)(AFAM)(MUSC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
| Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
| Examinations and Assignments:
Class participation and regular attendance, listening and research is required and will be the primary basis for grading. A final composition, a written report, and a final performance will be the basis for grading. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
No pre-requisites, but permission of instructor and audition is required.
Auditions:Please attend the first class
Monday, January 25, 2016
2:40-4:00 p.m.
Rehearsal Hall 003
All instruments (including the human voice) are welcome. Performance level proficiency is desired. Artists in other disciplines (dance, visual art, theater, literature) will be considered and requires discussion with the instructor.
Undergraduates may take this course up to two times for a letter grade and up to four times for credit towards graduation. |
| Instructor(s): Aklaff,Pheeroan Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: RHH003; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 35 | Permission of instructor will be granted during the drop/add period. Students must submit either a ranked or unranked drop/add request for this course. |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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