MUS 172: Vocal Jazz Ensemble

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Class Program

Music

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091188

Meets Degree Requirements For

Humanities with Performance

Description

A select vocal jazz ensemble that rehearses and performs standard jazz choir repertoire in the style of Manhattan Transfer and New York Voices. Typical ensemble configuration includes a rhythm section and singers on individual microphones. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

Concurrent Enrollment in MUS 170 or MUS 270

Course Learning Outcomes

Begin to know a variety of vocal jazz literature and style designed for use with a small ensemble.

Begin to acquire continued mastery of proper vocal technique including,
<ol type="a">
<li>proper posture and breathing</li>
<li>production of tone</li>
<li>accurate pitch within a section and in relation to other sections</li>
<li>accurate execution of rhythmic figures in the same contexts,</li>
<li>the ability to sing phrases</li>
<li>the ability to match vowel sounds</li>
<li>the ability to involve an audience in the music by the use of individual expression</li>
</ol>

Enhance sight reading skills.

Enrich appreciation of jazz through the singing jazz music

Acquire knowledge of vocal jazz literature in a diversity of languages including Spanish and other European languages

Perform with a variety of accompaniments.

Core Topics

Vocal jazz singing techniques
Improvisation techniques
Vocal jazz literature
Microphone technique
Performance technique