Course Outline
Department & Number MUSIC 177
Course Title Commercial Vocal Ensemble: Jazzology
Prerequisite MUSIC 176
Co-requisite
Number of Weeks per term 18
Lecture Hours per term
Lab Hours per term
*HBA per term 9-54
LECAR
0-108
LABAR
Activity Hours per term
Units .5-5
Prerequisite or concurrently
Challenge Policy
Advisory demonstrating entrance-level skills.
*HOURS BY ARRANGEMENT: 9-
162
Hours per term.
ACTIVITIES: (Please provide a list of the activities students will perform in order to satisfy the HBA requirement):
Large group rehearsal
Small group rehearsal
Musical analysis: harmony, form, improvisation, timbre, rhythmic feel, phrasing feel, historical style
Professional and self-critique amplified performance analysis: accuracy, tone, texture, phrasing, style, improvisation, microphone technique, audience connection
Large and small group repertoire building
Rhythm section rehearsal
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course explores the vocal ensemble skills needed in the commercial music industry: press packet creation, gig negotiation, audience connection, imitation of historical group styles and sounds, vocal studio recording techniques, stylistic improvisation and rhythm section interaction.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Demonstrate one's part against another part a cappella with stylistic vocal tone.
Demonstrate one's part within an ensemble amplified with accuracy: tone, pitch, rhythm, color, intonation.
Demonstrate knowledge of historical jazz styles through melodic and rhythmic phrasing and improvisation.
Demonstrate performance technique through effective stage presence as a soloist, ensemble member, and announcer.
Demonstrate understanding of how to work with a professional rhythm section by improvising with harmonic understanding, rhythmic connection, and professional comportment.
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
10 % Analysis of historical jazz vocal ensemble styles and sounds through listening

40 % Part reading, part demonstration, improvisation and rehearsal
10 % Performance workshops
5
5
%
%
Studio Recording
Marketing
30 % Performances
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Demonstration and repetition, collaborative learning, research and presentation.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Selected pieces of music from the jazz vocal repertoire, including
Edition/Date:
NOTE: To be UC transferable, the text must be dated within the last 5 years OR a statement of justification for a text beyond the last 5 years must be included.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS ( Use applicable expectations )
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments Hours per week
Weekly Reading Assignments .5-1
Weekly Writing Assignments .5-1
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments .5-5
Other Performance Assignments .5-3
STUDENT EVALUATION : (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
35
20
%
%
Individual performance quizzes
Ensemble classroom presentations
30
15
% Ensemble public performance
% Event presentation
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
Letter Grade
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Pass / No Pass X Student Choice
70% and above = Pass 90% - 100% = A
Below 70% = No Pass 80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F or
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
Prepared by: S. Austin
Date:
Form Revised 10/09
10/24/12