Students learn sound theory and become familiar with historical and current hardware and software for writing and sequencing music. Students complete at least three sequences. May be repeated for a maximum of 18 credits. Student interest and instructor expertise help determine the topic, to be announced in the class schedule. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits.
Students gain understanding and skills essential to group and choral singing.
Requires 5 hours of rehearsal per week plus scheduled outside rehearsals and performances. May be repeated for a maximum of 18 credits. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits. The ensemble focuses on jazz improvisation, performance, and interpretation of Big Band jazz literature. Students audition for available chairs.