Repertoire for this course will include a wide variety of arrangements for Big Band including swing, rock, Latin and ballad styles. In addition, students will study jazz improvisation using materials by Jamey Aebersold and others.
Students will form a standard jazz ensemble consisting of trumpets, trombones, saxophones, piano, bass, guitar and drums. The instructor will teach the material and will conduct all rehearsals and concerts. In addition, the use of mechanical and/or electronic aids such as the TAP rhythm machine, recordings, tuning devices, metronomes, and others may be assigned and evaluated.
No single assessment will be weighted at more than 40% of the final course grade. The following is a sample grade breakdown:
| Midterm improvisation test and/or in-class assessment | 15% |
| Midterm ensemble work | 20% |
| Final improvisation test and/or in-class assessment | 15% |
| Final playing test or recording session | 20% |
| Final ensemble work | 30% |
| TOTAL: | 100% |
*N.B. In a performing group, regular attendance is vital to the learning of ensemble skills and the achievement of high performance standards. Absences affect every member of the ensemble; therefore 5% of the final mark will be deducted for each unexcused absence, to a total of 30%. Excused absences will include illness and urgent family or personal matters.
Unexcused absence from a dress rehearsal or a concert will result in a failing grade.
Through rehearsals and performances, the successful student will be able to demonstrate basic skills in:
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| Institution | Transfer details for MUSC 3237 |
|---|---|
| Athabasca University (AU) | DOUG MUSC 3137 (1.5) & DOUG MUSC 3237 (1.5) = AU MUSI 3XX (3) |
| Camosun College (CAMO) | DOUG MUSC 3237 (1.5) & DOUG MUSC 4137 (1.5) & DOUG MUSC 4237 (1.5) = CAMO MUSC 230 (3) & CAMO MUSC 231 (3) |
| Capilano University (CAPU) | CAPU ENSJ 346 (1.5) |
| Emily Carr University of Art & Design (EC) | No credit |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) | KPU MUSI 3677 (2) |
| Simon Fraser University (SFU) | SFU GE 3XX (1) |
| CRN | Days | Instructor | Status | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CRN
16759
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Tue | Instructor last name
D'Angelo
Instructor first name
Mark
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Course status
Open
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Registration for this course requires the successful completion of MUSC 3137. An audition may also be required. Non-program students who meet the requirements are also welcome to register.