MUP 105 Jazz Ensemble

Lab Hours: 3
Credits: 1

Offers applied study and performance on musical instruments played in ensemble or solo formats.

Repeatable: 8
Student Learning Outcomes:

Sight read music.
Apply jazz concepts to performance.
Use improvisation, blend, balance, rhythm, intonation, interpretation, phrasing and stylization in solo and/or ensemble playing.

Content Outline

Introduction of Jazz music ensemble
- Personal assessment of skills
- Assignment of music
- Sight reading
- Ensemble warm ups and exercises
Introduction of Musical Terms and Symbols
- Information sheets
- Review of terms
- Appropriate exercises
Introduction of Selected Music
- Study of text
- Improvisation
- Blend
- Balance
- Rhythm
- Intonation
- Interpretation
- Phrasing
- Stylization
Preparation for Performance
- Memorization
- Selection of soloists, special groups
- Final preparation and rehearsal for concert