Jazz Ensemble

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This course is for the study, rehearsal, and public performance of standard jazz ensemble literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. New literature will be studied each term so that different technical and artistic issues are addressed. Opportunities to arrange and compose for the ensemble as well as to conduct. Opportunity to apply improvisation techniques in a group setting. Number of times course may be taken for credit: 4. 54 hours laboratory. Transfer: CSU, UC; C-ID# MUS 180.