Course Catalog Information (24-25)
MUSI 45
Jazz Combos
Course Description
Students in this course will prepare and perform music for a jazz combo. Ensemble and improvisational performance are emphasized in addition to playing in all jazz rhythmic styles. Student compositions and arrangements are encouraged. Participation at all scheduled performances is required.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Perform with other students in their combo by demonstrating learned melodies, harmonies, and improvised solos on final performance.
- Collaborate with other students in their combo by demonstrating agreed style, tempo, articulations, and creative arrangement on final performance.
Course Details
- Units
- 2 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 1
- Weekly Lab Hours: 3
- Gen Ed
- Non-GE Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite(s)
- Placement by audition based on the ability to play an instrument and read music
- Corequisite(s)
- Advisory(ies)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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