MUS 171 - Jazz Band II
Last Date of Approval: Spring 2021
1 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 0
Total Lab Hours: 30
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0
Course Description:
Continues the study of a full jazz ensemble designed to explore the various styles of jazz with emphasis on musicianship and solo performances by means of improvisation. Students must be members of the Concert Band. Public performances are given throughout the area. This course helps students build confidence in public presentation and enhance their personal responsibility to a larger group effort, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face
Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.
Course Fees: None
Common Course Assessment(s): None
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
- Develop competencies in basic musicianship and technique.
- Appraise skills needed to perform a variety of musical styles and genres.
- Infer time invested to achieve highest level of performance possible.
- Demonstrate positive leadership, musicianship and dependability.
Course Objectives:
Unit One:
• Make use of music terminology in all discussion and written work.
• Apply specific terminology in all manuscript work.
• Participate in ensemble sight-reading exercises.
• Demonstrate ability to read rhythms, key signatures and meters.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of controlled breathing techniques to promote a supported tone.
• Become familiar with and skillful in the production of an open, relaxed instrumental tone.
• Illustrate an understanding and use of correct intonation.
• Discuss common perceptions and individual likes/dislikes.
• Listen to and discuss performance styles of various performers.
• Exhibit positive work attitude.
• Present self-ensemble in a positive image.
• Practice effective work habits.
• Accept responsibility.
• Cooperate with others.
• Communicate effectively to maintain working relationships.
• Practice ethical behavior.
• Attend other ensemble performances.
• Discuss and create alternative solutions to problems or situations that arise.
• Daily assess own contribution to the ensemble.
• Participate in ensembles in and outside of the college.
Unit two:
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of all musical terms in performance practice.
• Maintain a proper posture in both rehearsal and performance.
• Maintain a high level of poise and showmanship during all rehearsals and performances.
• Maintain a practice schedule and log time spent in private/small group rehearsal.
• Apply knowledge of musical style in the performance of varying musical genres.
• Attend a wide variety of cultural offerings in and out of the community.
• Participate in formal and informal discussion critiques.
• Routinely assess effectiveness and quality of ensemble performance.
• Organize and sponsor music/theatre workshops for area junior high/high school students and their instructors.
• Perform at various college and community functions.
• Take part in service learning activities sponsored by Iowa Central in conjunction with area middle and high schools.
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