MUSIC 142 - Jazz Band 1

Credits: 2
Lecture Contact Hours: 2
Lab Contact Hours: 1
Description: The Schoolcraft Jazz Band is open to all aspiring jazz performers regardless of major field. The ensemble studies literature from the big band era up through modern jazz arrangements and performs several concerts during the semester. Additional Jazz Band credits may be earned in future semesters by enrolling in the following course sequence (one course per semester): MUSIC 242, MUSIC 248 and MUSIC 249.

Prerequisites: Consent of department. This course requires an audition prior to registration. Please contact the Music department for details.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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Course Competencies

Explain the importance of the individual’s role in a large performing ensemble.
Explain the significance of an individual’s role in a performing ensemble.
Demonstrate the importance of individual preparation for scheduled public performances.
Participate in group preparation for scheduled public performances.
Develop technical skills to contribute to the overall quality of the ensemble’s performance level.
Develop musicianship to contribute to the overall quality of the ensemble’s performance level.