MUS 119 - Jazz Combo

Ability to read music. Basic understanding of musical terms and markings. Basic skills in playing one’s instrument.

Course Description: Jazz Combo is a performance-based ensemble that rehearses and performs repertoire from jazz and popular music styles in the jazz idiom. The ensemble includes saxophones, trumpets, trombones, pianists, bassists, guitarists, drummers/percussionists, strings, vocalists and more. Students will explore the language of jazz in small sized combos, improvisation, chart arranging and stylistic interpretation. Membership in the ensemble is open to all students and those in the community. Performances will occur at RCC and in the community. Course can be repeated up to 12 credits.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Demonstrate an understanding stylistic idioms and practical application. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#2: Demonstrate an ability to perform with others in harmony.
• CLO#3: Exhibit rehearsal and performance techniques and etiquette in an ensemble setting.