| Butler Community College |
Roger Lewis
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| Humanities/Fine Arts Division |
Fall 1997
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Course Ouline
JAZZ ENSEMBLE III
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
MU191. Jazz Ensemble III. 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Mu 190. This is a continuation of MU190.
MU191. Jazz Ensemble III. 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Mu 190. This is a continuation of MU190.
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 evaluation 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 oat the discretion of the instructor.
Methods of evaluation 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 oat the discretion of the instructor.
OUTLINE REVISION:
The forgoing is working outline and will be revised as deemed necessary by the instructor.
The forgoing is 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 ccontact 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 ccontact their instructor, in a timely fashion, regarding reasonable accommodation needs.
