MCCCD Program Description

Jazz Ensemble

Course: MUP163

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 1.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T

Description: Practical and performance experience in various jazz styles.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Perform a variety of jazz literature. (I) 2. Increase range on chosen instrument. (II) 3. Increase ability to sight read. (II) 4. Improve improvisational skills. (II) 5. Participate in concerts. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Jazz literature A. Early jazz B. Swing C. Cool D. Bop E. Hard bop F. Free jazz G. Modal jazz H. Rock-jazz I. Funk II. Technique A. Increasing range B. Developing embouchure C. Increasing sight reading ability D. Improving improvisational skills III. Concerts A. Local (school) B. Community C. Out of state (possible)

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/25/2017

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.