MUS 0047. Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Unit: 1.5
Prerequisite: Enrollment Limitation: audition required; auditions generally occur the first week of class, and include sight singing, improvisation and preparation of a short musical excerpt, and an aural skills assessment
Advisory: Previous choral experience
Hours: 54 (18 lecture, 36 laboratory)
Study and performance of modern and vocal jazz styles, tone production, and rhythms. Public performances and field trips required. May be taken four times for credit. (C-ID MUS 180) (CSU, UC)
MUS 0047 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Prerequisite: Enrollment Limitation: audition required; auditions generally occur the first week of class, and include sight singing, improvisation and preparation of a short musical excerpt, and an aural skills assessment Advisory: Previous choral experience Hours: 54 (18 lecture, 36 laboratory) Description: Study and performance of modern and vocal jazz styles, tone production, and rhythms. Public performances and field trips required. May be taken four times for credit. (C-ID MUS 180) (CSU, UC) Units 1.5 Lecture-Discussion 18 Laboratory 36 By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate and evaluate theoretical and conceptual theories of vocal jazz literature through rehearsal and performance. Differentiate and demonstrate basic concepts of dynamic shading, accidentals, tempos, note names and values, key and time signatures, intervallic relationships, and expressive markings through rehearsal and performance. Demonstrate appropriate stylistic approaches in the performance of time keeping, interpretation of rhythmic figures, phrasing, and articulation in swing and various Afro-Caribbean vocal jazz idioms. Course Content Outline I. Music fundamentals A. Note names and rhythmic values B. Time signatures C. Key signatures and tonal centers D. Accidentals E. Intervallic relationships and aural recognition II. Vocal jazz rehearsal and performance techniques A. Breathing and support mechanism B. Tone color and quality C. Soft palette D. Vibrato E. Pitch recognition F. Intonation G. Balance and blend H. Vowel shaping I. Dynamic shading III. Introduction of solo and ensemble literature A. Part Singing B. Vocal inflection C. Articulation D. Phrasing E. Text painting F. Lyric interpretation G. Stylistic interpretation of melodic rhythmic figures 1. Swing, ballad, bop, post-bop, hip-hop, pop idioms 2. Afro-Caribbean idioms H. Vocal solo technique IV. Vocal Improvisation A. Scat syllables and technique B. Solo transcriptions V. Microphone and sound system technique VI. Concert performance technique A. Stage and equipment set-up and tear-down B. Concert dress and deportment C. Audience communication techniques Course Objectives Course Objectives Lecture-Directed Study Objectives: 1. Demonstrate the ability to sing four-part vocal jazz music in an ensemble with attention to rhythm, intonation and dynamics as directed by the conductor. 2. Sing stylistically appropriate to the understanding of vocal jazz genres through rehearsal and performance. 3. Sing with proper articulation, dynamics, phrasing and expression in improvised solo work as directed. 4. Sing with vocal technique appropriate to jazz ensemble settings, i.e., blending and balance between the section and the ensemble. 5. Compare and contrast solo vocal performance approach with ensemble performance techniques. 6. Illustrate a basic understanding of proper microphone technique. Laboratory Objectives: 1. Create an improvisation using scat syllables. 2. Demonstrate through aural transcription a vocal solo based on the standard jazz literature. 3. Evaluate other performance ensembles through concert and festival attendance. 4. Memorize repertoire for performance as directed. 5. Demonstrate a professional level of performance and rehearsal practices through repetition and public performance. 6. Demonstrate an increased facility above previous level by repetition. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Essay Examinations Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Study, interpret, and memorize the texts of assigned musical selections. 2. Read a critique published in a jazz periodical (i.e., Downbeat, Jazz Times) of a vocal jazz performance and report your findings to the class. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Perform assigned music, in small ensemble or solo format, singing 90% of note pitch and rhythm correctly. 2. Write a critical review of a recent performance of this ensemble. Include aspects of pre-concert preparation and public response. 3. Prepare a vocal improvisation using scat syllables. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Memorize all the notes on an assigned vocal part by a given date. 2. Practice, both individually and in groups, for upcoming public performances. Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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