Jazz Ensemble
MUSC 455
Spring 2022
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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: |
| 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 :
You must request an audition at the link below. The instructor will contact you regarding an audition date, time and location.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VcCEQ1zqxMvSeIaUbNJIJOlUxIqGH6XsQ5XPQ-MA31Q/edit#gid=0
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| Instructor(s): Baerman,Noah Times: ..T.... 05:00PM-07:00PM; Location: RHH003; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 10 | 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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