Emphasis on correct seating and hand positions, note reading, chording and basic music theory. A mixed chorus that presents concerts on and off campus. At least one concert per semester includes a major work performed with Meramec orchestra. An instrumental ensemble for players of stringed, wind, brass, and percussion instruments that presents on and off campus concerts. Study and performance of the best in recent big band jazz compositions.
Emphasis is on ensemble precision, improvisational skills and original composition for jazz bands.
See Dr. Stilwell. Experience in playing a band instrument. Study and performance of representative symphonic band literature. The study and application of beginning jazz theory and improvisation to the performance of jazz music in a combo setting with little emphasis on concert performance. Jazz Performance 1 or equivalent.