MUSC 143 — Jazz Band II
This course is for students with intermediate to advanced level skill and experience with playing and improvising in the jazz idiom in an ensemble setting. Emphasis will be placed on further development of improvisation techniques, and the skills of listening and interacting in a collaborative, creative musical environment. Students are required to participate in all rehearsals and scheduled performances. An audition is required prior to the beginning of each semester. Students who do not possess the musical proficiencies required for this performing group can register for MUSC 139 Introduction to Jazz Performance where they can develop the necessary knowledge and skills. Code 2 course fee.