Course Description
UNCG Latin Jazz Ensemble rehearses and performs Afro Cuban Jazz, Afro Rican Jazz, and other Afro Caribbean and South American Music such as Merengue, Bomba, Plena, and Bossa Nova. The ensemble develops, strengthens, and expands the performance and passion of Latin Jazz. Notes: By audition only.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Students will demonstrate improved musicianship skills.
- Students will improve performance skills.
- Students will increase their awareness and knowledge of ensemble repertoire.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Attendance and Participation | 100% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 100–93% | A |
| 92.9–90% | A- |
| 89.9–89% | B+ |
| 88.9–83% | B |
| 82.9–80% | B- |
| 79.9–79% | C+ |
| 78.9–70% | C |
| 69.9–0% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance and Participation are graded components of this course.
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.