| Butler Community College |
Roger Lewis
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| Humanities/Fine Arts Division |
Fall 1997
|
Course Outline
JAZZ ENSEMBLE II
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
MU190. Jazz Ensemble II. 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: MU148. This is a continuation of MU148.
MU190. Jazz Ensemble II. 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: MU148. This is a continuation of MU148.
TEXTBOOK:
None.
None.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The primary objectives of the Butler Big Band are: the acquisition of basic stylistic concepts in jazz; and appreciation for the art of jazz improvisation; the development of professionalism in the ensemble's attitudes and decorum; and general compliance with the highest musical standards.
The primary objectives of the Butler Big Band are: the acquisition of basic stylistic concepts in jazz; and appreciation for the art of jazz improvisation; the development of professionalism in the ensemble's attitudes and decorum; and general compliance with the highest musical standards.
TOPICAL OUTLINE OF UNITS:
Announcements, Comments, Consultation
Warm-up
Announcements, Comments, Consultation
Warm-up
- Scales, Arpeggios
- Aural skills, Theory
Tuning
Rehearsal
Rehearsal
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Methods of class instruction may include: rehearsal; audio-visual; class discussion; exercises in aural skills and music theory; attending live concert performances; and guest clinicians.
Methods of class instruction may include: rehearsal; audio-visual; class discussion; exercises in aural skills and music theory; attending live concert performances; and guest clinicians.
Telecourses: Independent study of audio/video
materials augmented by text and study guide; collaboration and participation
with class members and faculty via available means. Faculty role is facilitator
of learning experiences.
METHODS OF EVALUATION:
Methods of class instruction may include: Written, aural, and playing test; concert reports; class attendance; subjective analysis of student's attitude and sense of decorum; and other methods of evaluation at the discretion of the instructor.
Methods of class instruction may include: Written, aural, and playing test; concert reports; class attendance; subjective analysis of student's attitude and sense of decorum; and other methods of evaluation at the discretion of the instructor.
OUTLINE REVISION:
The forgoing is a working outline and will be revised as deemed necessary by the instructor.
The forgoing is a working outline and will be revised as deemed necessary by the instructor.
Miscellaneous:
Students with impaired sensory, manual or speaking skills are encouraged and have the responsibility to contact their instructor, in a timely fashion, regarding reasonable accommodation needs.
Students with impaired sensory, manual or speaking skills are encouraged and have the responsibility to contact their instructor, in a timely fashion, regarding reasonable accommodation needs.
