MUS1163 Jazz Ensemble Level III

In this course, students study and perform in the various jazz idioms. This course will focus on refinement and amalgamation of music reading, performance, improvisation, and musical interpretation skills. Repertoire will be different from their experience in MUS1161 and MUS1162. Students will improvise and play one of the instrumental lines in the Jazz Ensemble’s arrangements which consist of 1) Melody 2) Harmony 3) Chord Changes 4) Bass or 5) Percussion. Successful completion of MUS1161 and MUS1162 are the prerequisites for this course. Students are required to attend one rehearsal per week, improve their improvisation skills, and participate in campus performances during the semester. Credits: 1.000

MUS 1162 Ensemble Min Credits: 1.00