Jazz

MSEN 192: JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Study and performance of Big Band repertoire from swing era to present. One rehearsal and two sectionals weekly, with two or more concerts each year. May be repeated.

Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Booker BB-002

General Education Requirement: FSVP - Must complete 1 unit in ensemble before FSVP credit is awarded.

Unit: 0.5

Director: Dr. Davison, professor of music

Additional Information: Open by audition to all students.

 

MSEN 195 - 01: COMBO: SWING

Small instrumental ensemble that focus on specific jazz traditions. Regular performances on and off campus. May be repeated.

Rehearsals: Fridays, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. in Booker BB-002

General Education Requirement: FSVP - Must complete 1 unit in ensemble before FSVP credit is awarded.

Unit: 0.5

Director: Dr. Esleck, Instructor

Additional Information: Open by audition to all students.

MSEN 195 - 02: COMBO: BRAZILIAN

Hands-on exploration of Brazilian bossa-nova and samba traditions. Students will perform with expert musicians in an end-of-semester concert. No previous musical experience is necessary. Traditions learned aurally/orally; no prior experience with notation is necessary.

Rehearsals: Meeting time is arranged at the beginning of each semester

General Education Requirement: FSVP - Must complete 1 unit in ensemble before FSVP credit is awarded.

Unit: 0.5

Director: Mr. Harding, Instructor

Additional Information: Open by audition to all students.

MSEN 195 - 03: BLUEGRASS & AMERICAN ROOTS COMBO

Small instrumental ensemble that focus on specific jazz traditions. Regular performances on and off campus. May be repeated. Open to all students by audition. Combos for this course include:

Rehearsals: Meeting time is arranged at the beginning of each semester

General Education Requirement: FSVP - Must complete 1 unit in ensemble before FSVP credit is awarded.

Unit: 0.5

Director: Mr. Arthur, Instructor 

Additional Information: Open by audition to all students.

 

MSEN 204: Little Big Band

Large jazz combo; study and perform chamber jazz literature from many different jazz and contemporary styles, including swing, bebop, Latin jazz, and jazz rock. Emphasis on performance and improvisation. One 90-minute rehearsal weekly, with regular performances on and off campus.

Rehearsals: Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. in Booker BB-002

General Education Requirement: FSVP - Must complete 1 unit in ensemble before FSVP credit is awarded.

Unit: 0.5

Director: Dr. Davison, professor of music

Additional Information: Open by audition to all students.