Jazz Ensemble
MUSC 455
Spring 2021
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01
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
This course builds small-group performance skills including improvisation, accompaniment, pacing, interaction, repertoire, and arrangements. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC |
| Course Format: Performance | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Examinations and Assignments:
Grading will be based primarily on the consistency and thoroughness with which students practice the assigned materials. There will be 1-2 required performances during the semester. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Music reading is necessary. Undergraduates may take this course up to two times for a letter grade and up to four times for credit towards graduation.
Audition requirements: Be prepared to play a medium or up-tempo bebop tune or standard. Interpret melody and demonstrate ability to improvise over the chord changes. Rhythm section players should also demonstrate instrument-appropriate accompaniment skills on the same tune (comping for guitar and piano, walking lines for bass, etc.). Jazz-relevant sight-reading will also be expected.
Auditions via Zoom:
Thursday, February 11, 2020
5:00-8:00 p.m.
You must SIGN UP for an audition time.
Students will be emailed a Zoom link when they sign up for a time at the link below.
Cut and paste this link to find the Audition Sign-up sheet.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VcCEQ1zqxMvSeIaUbNJIJOlUxIqGH6XsQ5XPQ-MA31Q/edit#gid=0
Students who are unsure about their access to instruments during quarantine are encouraged to email Prof. Baerman in advance to work out alternate means of demonstrating their facility. |
| Instructor(s): Baerman,Noah Times: ....R.. 05:00PM-07:00PM; Location: RHH003; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 7 | 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. |
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