MUS 293 Jazz Combos
For instrumentalists wishing to study jazz styles in a small group (combo) setting. Students form several small ensembles combos of up to seven players to study jazz standards from the Real Book and other jazz "fake books". Emphasis is placed on performance styles as well as fundamentals/elements of jazz theory as they relate to harmonic form and improvisation and listening. Contents and expected learning proficiencies of this course vary from term to term. May be repeated up to 12 total credits.
Prerequisite
Ability to read music or recommended concurrent enrollment in
MUS 101