Course Description
Group study and performance of selected chamber music literature/jazz combo literature (nonconducted) with emphasis on development of independent chamber music performance skills. Personnel and repertoire assigned by performance faculty. Prerequisite: By audition or permission of instructor; Note: May be repeated every semester provided different repertoire is selected.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- The rehearsal and performance student and faculty arrangements for chamber (small) jazz ensemble.
- To improve repertoire
- To improve improvisational skills
- Gain experience playing in a small jazz group
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Preparedness (rehearsals and performances) | 50% |
| Performance Quality (rehearsals and performances) | 50% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 92.00-100.00% | A |
| 90.00-91.99% | A- |
| 88.00-89.99% | B+ |
| 82.00-87.99% | B |
| 80.00-81.99% | B- |
| 78.00-78.99% | C+ |
| 72.00-77.99% | C |
| 70.00-71.99% | C- |
| 68.00-68.99% | D+ |
| 62.00-67.99% | D |
| 60.00-61.99% | D- |
| 0-59.99% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Students’ attendance will be dropped by one letter grade for every unexcused absence. Three times being late to class will add up to a lowered letter grade.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.