University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Curriculum Proposal Form #4
Change in or Deletion of an Existing Course
Type of Action (check all that apply)
Course Deletion
Course Revision
Description Change*
Title Change
Number Change
Contact Hour Change and or Credit Change
Grade Basis
Add Cross-listing
Requisite Change
Repeatability Change
Diversity Option
General Education Option
area: GA ***
Computer Requirement
Writing Requirement
Other:
* Use Form 5, if only a Description Change
*** Note:
For the Gen Ed option, the proposal should address how this course relates to specific core courses, meets the goals of General
Education in providing breadth, and incorporates scholarship in the appropriate field relating to women and gender.
Effective Term: 2103 (Summer 2010)
Current/Old Course Number: MUSC 164
Cross-listing:
New Course Number:
Cross-listing:
Current/Old Course Title:
Jazz Bands
New Course Title:
25-Character Abbreviation (if new title):
Sponsor(s):
Prof. J. Michael Allsen
Department(s):
Music
College(s):
Arts and Communication
List all programs that are affected by this change:
Music
If programs are listed above, will this change affect the Catalog and Advising Reports for those
programs? If so, have Form 2's been submitted for each of those programs?
(Form 2 is necessary to provide updates to the Catalog and Advising Reports)
NA
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Yes
They will be submitted in the future
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Proposal Information:
I.
(Procedures can be found at http://acadaff.uww.edu/Handbook/Procedures-Form4.htm)
Detailed explanation of changes (use FROM/TO format)
FROM: currently no General Education credit
TO: GA (Arts) credit
II.
Justification for action
The Music Department is seeking long-overdue General Education (GA) classification for its
various bands, orchestras, choirs, and ensembles. Music majors and minors take these
courses as part of their degree requirements—and do not, in any case, need additional GA
credits in Music for their degree. However, all Music Department groups are open to all
students, regardless of major, and all courses (1 credit each) are repeatable. Many groups
require an audition, but in most cases, this is not for membership, but for chair placement or
voice typing. In most cases, directors assume that participants are able to read music, and in
most cases, students must have access to their own instrument, but the groups are otherwise
inclusive: most UWW students could find an ensemble in which they could participate. All
ensembles have non-music students participating every semester, and many non-music
students participate in Music Department groups throughout their time at UWW. Thus,
students may find the option of two or three semesters of enrollment an attractive and
meaningful way of fulfilling University requirements in most majors. There is also precedent
for performance-based GA classes in the College of Arts and Communication: both DANCE
141 and DANCE 143 are GA’s. The University defines nine goals for General Education,
and our groups address the following:
1) Think critically and analytically integrate and synthesize knowledge, and draw
conclusions from complex material.
3) Understand and appreciate the culture diversity of the U.S. and other countries, and
live responsibly in an interdependent world.
4) Acquire a base of knowledge common to educated persons and the capacity to
expand that base over their lifetime.
5) Communicate effectively in written, oral, and symbolic form
7) Appreciate the fine and performing arts.
9) Understand the principles essential for continual mental and physical well-being.
MUSC 164 Jazz Bands encompasses the following ensembles:
 Jazz Ensembles I-II: Jazz big bands, with a standard scoring of saxophones,
trumpets, trombones, and rhythm section (piano, bass, drumset, and guitar), though
non-standard instrumentalists (e.g., flute, clarinet, tuba, or mallet percussion) are
occasionally included as well. All students are required to audition, but audition
determines which band they play in, rather than membership. (Note that both bands
meet at the same time.) Jazz Ensemble I includes more advanced players, and
focusses on more challenging big band literature and improvisation. Generally,
membership in this ensemble will be limited to standard instrumentation: five
saxophones, four or five trumpets, and a rhythm section. The membership of Jazz
Ensemble II will be more inclusive, with larger numbers aand a broader range of
experience level.
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III.
Jazz Labs: Smaller Jazz combos, generally rhythm section and one or two horns. .
All students are required to audition, and generally these groups, which focus upon
improvisation and composition attract more advanced students.
Syllabus/outline (if course Revision)
Attached is the current syllabus for Jazz Ensembles I-II (Profs. Sintchak and Dugan)
JAZZ ENSEMBLE I and II – MUSC 164 SEC. 01 and 02
Spring 2009
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
INSTRUCTORS
Prof. Matthew Sintchak (Jazz Ensemble I)
Office: CA 2004
Office Phone: 472-5710
Office Hours: See office door
Email: sintcham@uww.edu
Prof. Mike Dugan (Jazz Ensemble II)
Office: CA 2007
Office Phone: 472-4655
Office Hours: by appointment
Email: duganm@uww.edu
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The primary goal for these courses is to provide students with a jazz ensemble experience
through rehearsals and performances.
CLASS MEETINGS
Monday and Wednesday from 1:10-2:00 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble I, Recital Hall
Jazz Ensemble II, room 1005
GRADES
Final Grades will be based upon the following:
Attendance
Class preparation and participation
Professional attitude and rehearsal conduct
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is dedicated to a safe, supportive and nondiscriminatory learning environment. It is the responsibility of all undergraduate and
graduate students to familiarize themselves with University policies regarding Special
Accommodations, Misconduct, Religious Beliefs Accommodation, Discrimination and
Absence for University Sponsored Events. (For details please refer to the Undergraduate
and Graduate Timetables; the "Rights and Responsibilities" section of the Undergraduate
Bulletin; the Academic Requirements and Policies and the Facilities and Services
sections of the Graduate Bulletin; and the "Student Academic Disciplinary Procedures"
[UWS Chapter 14]; and the "Student Nonacademic Disciplinary Procedures" [UWS
Chapter 17]).
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GROUP PERSONNEL
Jazz Ensemble I
Saxophones:
Zak Larson, Alto I
Dan Gauger, Alto II
Tom Hisgen, Tenor I
Nathan Moersfelder, Tenor II
Breslyn Jacobus, Bari
Jazz Ensemble II
Saxophones:
April Sawyer, Alto I
Emily VanVeen, Alto II
Nicole Heling, Tenor I
Liz Jacobsen, Tenor II
Eric Schneider, Bari
Trumpets:
Nick Jelich
Jake Feder
Jacob Hammer
Erin Catalani
Trumpets:
Nick Hummel
Pierre Pariseau
Mike Bailey
Trombones:
Elliot Unkefer
Jennifer Buck
Trombones:
Alex Rambo
Kenny Davis
Tony Kading
Riley Roberson
Rhythm:
Brianna Hepfler, piano
Dan Hennig, bass
Anna Roberts, bass
Cale Kaiser, drums
Rhythm:
Michael Favaro, piano
Peyton Lencho, bass
Nick Cesarz, drums
Dan Tyksinski, guitar
ATTENDANCE AND REHEARSAL POLICIES
Attendance is of the utmost importance. Since we have only one player per part, when players
are absent, the whole group suffers. We have limited rehearsal time and a lot of music to play.
Beginning rehearsals ON TIME is also very important for the same reasons. Unexcused absence
and tardiness will not be tolerated. Attendance will be taken at each rehearsal, dress rehearsal,
soundcheck and performance.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCE is defined as not giving at least 24 hours notice before
missing a rehearsal. If you do need to be absent, you must notify the ensemble director at
least 24 hours prior, have a competent substitute player lined up, make arrangements to
get music to the sub BEFORE the rehearsal, and get back the music from the sub after
rehearsal. The director must approve your sub and reason for absence.
TARDY is defined as not being in your chair READY TO PLAY at the published start
time. If you need to be late, the same notification for absence applies: 24-hour notice
must be given to the ensemble director.
The following grade consequences will apply:
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REHEARSALS
1st unexcused absence—FREE
Each additional unexcused absence will result in a loss of one full letter grade.
1st unexcused tardy—FREE
Each remaining unexcused tardy will result in a loss of one half a letter grade.
DRESS REHEARSALS AND SOUNDCHECKS
Unexcused absence—loss of ONE letter grade
Unexcused tardy—loss of ONE letter grade
PERFORMANCES
Missing a performance results in an automatic Failing grade for the semester.
Unexcused tardiness at a performance results in an automatic Failing
grade for the semester.
CONCERT DRESS
Unless otherwise announced, performance dress will be coat and tie for men and
appropriate dress for women
ROADIES
Every performance and accompanying soundcheck will have 2-4 roadies assigned from
the band. Roadies will help with the stage set-up and tear-down before and after the
performance. We will rotate the schedule to keep it as even as possible.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsal schedules will be posted on the jazz boards outside of CA 2004 at the
beginning of the week or emailed. Please read these so you know what music we will be
rehearsing and what instrument(s) and or mutes you will need.
ALWAYS BRING A PENCIL TO REHEARSAL.
E-MAIL AND D2L
On occasion, enrolled students will be sent an email regarding an assignment or announcement
via your UWW student email address, so check your email account regularly! These ensembles
have sites on “D2L”, which can be accessed through the UWW Website at www.uww.edu.
CONCERTS AND GUEST MASTERCLASSES:
Feb.20: Stefan Karlsson Jazz Trio (9:55 convo and combo masterclass)
Mar.6: Fred Sturm residency (noon to 6pm)
Apr.6: UWW student Jazz Combos (7:30pm, RH)
Apr.7: Jazz Ensemble I “The Music of Fred Sturm” (7:30pm, RH)
Apr.29: Jazz Swing Dance (7pm, Down Under)
Concert for Jazz Ensemble II?
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