2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Dec 21, 2024  
2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

MUS 113 - Big Band I


Description: Rehearsal and performance of selected intermediate level jazz literature. Audition required. Additional required performances.

Credits: 1
Lab: 3

Course Content:
  1. Scales required of selected intermediate level jazz music
  2. Division and subdivision of the beat in simple, common and mixed meters
  3. Intermediate level jazz literature with emphasis on interpretation of symbols, terms, control of pitch, balance, tone quality, style, articulation and precision

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Perform common intermediate level big band keys. (1)
  2. Perform intermediate level rhythmic patterns in various meters. (2)
  3. Perform with correct pitch, tone quality, style and articulation. (3)
  4. Perform intermediate level jazz music. (1-3)