Bush, Eric

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University of Montana

University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana University of Montana Course Syllabi Open Educational Resources (OER) Spring 2-1-2007 MUS 114A.02: UM Jazz Bands I Eric Bush University of Montana, Missoula, eric.bush@umontana.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi Let us know how access to this document benefits you. Recommended Citation There is a mistake in the syllabus. The syllabus states the title of the course is "Jazz Band II," but it should actually be "Jazz Band I." This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Open Educational Resources (OER) at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Montana Course Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact scholarworks@mso.umt.edu. SPRING 2007 JAZZ BAND II The University of Montana Department of Music  Eric Bush, GTA   Instructor: Eric Bush, GTA    Course InformationOffice: MUS 2B    Time/Place: T, TH 1:10-2:00/ Room #1 Office Telephone: (406)-243-4355  MUS 114A – Section 2 Home Phone: (989)-223-0863 (Cell)  CRN: 30619 (Freshman, Sophomores) Email:  eric.bush@umontana.edu  MUS 314A – Section 2 Office Hours:  By Appointment   CRN: 30637 (Juniors, Seniors, Grad)            Course Objective   Each student enrolled in Jazz Band II will be given the opportunity to learn about jazz on various levels. The goal of this course is to instill within students an appreciation for jazz, as well as teach them to perform at the highest level of musicality that they are able.  During this course, students will put to use the skills they’ve obtained on their instrument, their knowledge of music history, music theory, and basic ear-training, so they may effectively perform challenging repertoire by many different composers.  Students will be immersed in many different types of jazz including swing, Latin, be-bop, funk, and rock.  Also, students will learn the basis of solo improvisation on their instrument, as it is fundamental to the genre of jazz.  Course Expectations  Jazz Band II is an interactive and interdependent class where the success of each student depends on the growth and development of the entire ensemble.  The ability of each student to contribute at their highest level musically is the most important element to the outcome of this class.  This ability is achieved through daily ensemble classes and is supported by practice outside of class.  This class culminates with public performances including, but not limited to, concerts, festivals, tours, and other gigs.  The expectations for each student include:  1) ATTENDANCE  a. During daily ensemble rehearsals b. During concerts, festivals, tours, and gigs  2) YOUR BEST MUSICAL EFFORT SPRING 2007 Required Materials  Instrument and Mutes (if applicable)   NO TEXT BOOK!!! Folder w/ Music (Provided)    PENCIL      Student Assessment Everyone starts with an “A.”  Because of the interdependent nature of this course, attendance and effort are imperative to having a successful musical experience.  That being said, student assessment will be based on the following:  • Attendance of Daily Ensemble Rehearsals o Show up on time to EVERY rehearsal.  ***While missing rehearsal should be rare and due to highly unusual circumstances, it is the responsibility of the student to find a sub of equal or higher ability and inform the instructor of the absence as far in advance as possible.  • Attendance of All Scheduled Concerts, Festivals, Tours, and other Gigs o Be sure to show up with plenty of time for personal warm-up and instrument maintenance, before the scheduled call-time.  *** In the world of performance, the participation of each individual performer is vital to the musical experience of all of the other performers, as well as each member of the audience. That being said, failure to attend a performance will automatically result in the grade of “F” for the individual student.   Schedule  The tentative weekly rehearsal schedule will be posted on the bulletin board outside Room #1 at the beginning of each week.  Code of Conduct  Please refer to The University of Montana Student Handbook for policies referring to Academic Code of Conduct. For more information, please see:  www.umt.edu/SA/documents/ fromWeb/Ed.StudentConductCode.doc  Disclaimer  While the contents of this syllabus are subject to change by the instructor, students will be given adequate advance notice of any such change.  

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