MUSI 266 — Studio Jazz Band
Units: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 54 Outside Hours: 0 Grading Method: Letter grade or P/NP option Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable Conditions of Enrollment: None Enrollment Limitation: Audition This intermediate ensemble rehearses and performs commercial big band music from the swing era. The literature includes works by composers such as Ellington, Basie, and Kenton, as well as opportunities for vocal jazz soloists. Emphasis is placed on section development, extended solos, and improvisation. Performances are held on campus and in the community. This course may be repeated three (3) times.