Jazz Band I

Catalog description

Jazz Band is a performance based lab that is open to musicians of all skill levels. The course will deal primarily with the techniques needed to perform and improvise on standard jazz band repertoire. Performance material will include well known jazz standards, blues, rhythm changes, ballads, bossa novas, and jazz-rock fusion. Classes will include lectures on jazz theory, harmony, and improvisation strategies. Students will supply instruments and some public performances may be required. May be repeated once for credit.