MUSIC 124 - Jazz Ensemble

Number of Credits: 1
Jazz Ensemble gives students the opportunity to form an instrumental group which specializes in the performance of jazz and other 20th century popular music idioms. Performances may include college and community functions. Open by audition only. To schedule an audition, please contact the FPA office at 410-386-8575. course may be repeated for credit up to four times. If MC section, students register at McDaniel College. Registration forms are available in FPA Office (T-413) or Records (A-112). (Fall & Spring Only) Two hours laboratory each week. One Credit. One billable hour.

Pre-requisite(s): eligibility for ENG 001.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate instrumental techniques appropriate to solo and ensemble performance (PG1, PG4, GE1, GE7).
Perform effectively as part of an ensemble (PG1, PG4, GE2, GE5, GE7).
Model musical expression and performance techniques (PG1, GE2, GE5).
Execute musical works with historical accuracy (PG1, PG3, GE5, GE6).
Explore new musical techniques (PG1, PG3, PG4, GE2, GE5, GE 6).
Critically analyze musical compositions and performances (PG 2, PG3, GE1, GE2, GE4, GE5).