MUS 121 - Jazz Band

Offered FL, WI
Lab- 2
1 credit hrs/2 contact hrs
Opportunity to study and perform big band jazz traditional and contemporary literature. Focus also on improving, improvising skills and ensemble playing. Course may be repeated to earn a maximum of six credits.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Rehearse, understand and perform ensemble music in a variety of jazz related styles, including but not limited to traditional big band and swing, contemporary, Latin and rock.
Understand blending of dynamic sounds and styles both within a section of the ensemble and with the ensemble as a whole by making tonal and volume adjustments of performed music.
Gain an understanding of performed music in a historical context including composers and well-known performers.