Updated Monday, August 17th, 2020
MU2634 Jazz Ensemble
Cat. I The Jazz Ensemble performs frequently on campus and on tour and plays jazz arrangements written for a small ensemble with major emphasis on improvisation. Rehearsals are held weekly. Students are expected to perform with the ensemble and to know how to read music. Permission of the instructor is necessary to register.
Note: Members of the Jazz Ensemble can receive credit for up to two semesters (1/3 of a “unit” total).
MU2635 Stage Band
Cat. I The Stage Band performs traditional and contemporary big band literature with an emphasis on stylistically appropriate interpretation and performance practice. The ensemble performs frequently on campus and on tour. Rehearsals are held weekly. Students are expected to perform with the ensemble and to know how to read music. Permission of the instructor is necessary to register.
Note: Members of the Stage Band can receive credit for up to two semesters (1/3 of a “unit” total).
MU2719 D21 Jazz History
Cat. II – Through an introduction to the musical contributions of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis and others, students are exposed to the chronological development of the language of jazz. Each jazz era is examined in detail including the musical and social contexts which helped define it. Participants are expected to build aural skills with the goal of identifying specific historical periods through the recognition of particular musical characteristics. Students examine in depth one artist of their choice. This course will be offered in 2016-17, and in alternating years thereafter.
HU3910 D21 Jazz Practicum Seminar
Cat. I – Perform the capstone to your music Humanities and Arts Requirement (HUA) at WPI with fellow jazz musicians! Talk to Professor Olsen for more information on how to join, and listen to some of the awesome D20 Practicums! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtklkB61L3x_98-bHjabhG2i-NN06uLVI
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