Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0239 - Jazz Improvisation Orchestra

Spring
2014
1
4.00
Carl Clements
06:30PM-09:20PM T
Hampshire College
313717
Music and Dance Building RECITAL
ccHA@hampshire.edu
This is a performance-oriented course, culminating in a concert at the end of the semester. Each student will be challenged to develop his or her skills as an ensemble musician and as a soloist. Our goal is to create a dynamic performance ensemble. Full attendance is crucial to this work. We will look at this seminal body of music from diverse angles, both in historical context and in contemporary re-imaginings. We will work to meet its technical challenges and to internalize its essence, so crucial to the African-American musical tradition. Each student will make a contract of individual goals to focus on in the context of the Jazz Improvisation Orchestra. Improvisation and composition, re-composition and arranging are all part of the mix. The Jazz Improvisation Orchestra is open to all instruments, including voice. Prerequisite: Jazz Improvisation Seminar I (HACU 0192) or comparable 5-college class.
Multiple Cultural Perspectives Independent Work Students in this ensemble should expect to dedicate at least one hour per day outside of class for general instrumental practice, preparation of material for the ensemble, and miscellaneous writing,composing, and/or listening assignments.
Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.