MUSR 1411 - Jazz Band

Common Course Number: MUEN 14131
Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 3 PART
Offered: Fall, Spring

Provides training in performance of music from the jazz idiom. Both contemporary and traditional styles are explored with an emphasis on improvisation and proper stylistic interpretation. Students gain experience in performance and rehearsal techniques.

Can be used as a large ensemble credit in the degree plan for students whose main applied lesson study is on guitar or piano; any other applied lesson study would need special department head permission. Guitar and piano students can also use MUSR 1421/3421 to meet large ensemble requirements.

Prerequisite: audition
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of four hours.