Chabot College Fall 2001Changed to Music 15ACourse Outline for Music 15 Fall 2006JAZZ BANDCatalog Description:15 - Jazz Band 2 units May be repeated 3 timesReading, preparation and performance of contemporary jazz music arranged for standard Jazz Big Band. Opportunities to arrange and compose for the band as well as to conduct. 4 hours Prerequisite Skills:NoneExpected Outcomes for Students:Upon completion of the course, the student should:1. demonstrate advanced facility and technique in performing jazz literature;2 demonstrate advanced facility and technique in jazz improvisation;3. demonstrate a comprehension of various jazz styles including Swing, Latin, Fusion and Contemporary;4. demonstrate an appreciation of advanced ensemble performance techniques;5. demonstrate an awareness of individual responsibility to the success of ensemble performance;6. demonstrate improved skills at arranging, composing, conducting.Course Content:1. Music selected from various stylistic and historical periods of jazz music literature2. Advanced approaches to perceptive listening3. Music production and concert promotion 4. Advanced music theory and arranging5. Arranging6. Composing7. ConductingMethods of Presentation:1. Group rehearsal2. Individual performance3. Lecture4. Use of recordingsAssignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:1. Typical Assignmentsa. Prepare a ten-minute performance demonstrating either Latin, Swing or Fusion jazz style.b. Compose an original arrangement of a musical composition from the standard jazz repertoire.Chabot CollegeCourse Outline for Music 15, Page 2Fall 20012. Methods of Evaluating Student Progressa. Overall musical contribution of musicianship to the ensembleb. Attendancec. Participationd. Musical growthTextbook(s) (Typical):NoneSpecial Student Materials:Nonekh Zip/CourseOutlines/Music15 Revised: