AT1930 Jazz Ensemble Level II

This course is offered to students who have passed AT1720 in order to further study and perform in the various jazz idioms. This course will focus on refinement of music reading skills, performance, improvisation, and musical interpretation. Repertoire will be different from their experience in AT1720. Students will play and improvise in 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 AT1720 is the prerequisite 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

Prereq: AT1720 Ensemble Min Credits: 1.00