MUSI 32 - Jazz Ensemble

    Recent Professors
    Alan Durst
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    50 students
    Difficulty
    3.9Lightout of 10
    Credits
    1
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MUSI 32
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is for the study, rehearsal, and public performance of literature appropriate to the contemporary jazz ensemble, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within a jazz ensemble. It covers understanding basic concepts of style, phrasing, and interpretation. Different literature is studied each semester. Choice of ensemble is based on each student's identified major instrument or voice. This course studies and performs repertoire of the large jazz band or "stage band." This course enhances students' performance skill levels for transfer to an upper-division jazz studies curriculum. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID MUS 180]
    Usually Held
    Tue 7:00pm–10:05pm