MUSC 454
Fall 2026
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01
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
This course is intended for those who would like to learn about the wide variety of instrumental and vocal genres known as "Latin jazz." Students should have intermediate to advanced musical ability, but singers who are fluent in Spanish are highly desirable. Students should have comfort with a mix of reading and improvisation, as Latin jazz charts are often a combination of chord symbols and classical reading. The main genres we will explore are salsa, bachata, bossa nova, rhumba. Repertoire from Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Chucho Valdés will be mixed with jazz standards performed in the Latin jazz idiom. The final project will consist of a public concert. |
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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 |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Examinations and Assignments:
Final Performance |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Audition will be required |
| Instructor(s): Chriss,Alcee Times: ....R.. 07:10PM-10:00PM; Location: TBA |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 20 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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