20805209Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Course Information
Description
A small performing vocal ensemble that includes both pop choral music and music for a vocal jazz ensemble. Some musical selections are choreographed, but formal dance ability is not required.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Analyze the choral experience
    Assessment Strategies
    in class performance
    Criteria
    you attend class
    you sing parts appropriate for voice
    you sing by reading music or listening to other group members

  2. Perform singing with good tone
    Assessment Strategies
    in class performance
    Criteria
    you demonstrate fundamentals of good breathing while singing
    you demonstrate good choral tone
    you demonstrate appropriate vowel formation
    you practice changes of pitch while singing up and down musical scales

  3. Analyze musical notation
    Assessment Strategies
    in class performance
    Criteria
    you analyze notes
    you analyze pitches
    you analyze intervals
    you analyze rhythms

  4. Perform musical selections
    Assessment Strategies
    in class and concert performance
    Criteria
    you sing musical selections in pitch unity in choral group
    you sing musical selections in rhythmic unity in choral group
    you sing musical selections in time with choral group
    you sing musical phrases accurately
    you demonstrate a sense of group cohesiveness

  5. Perform in concert for general public
    Assessment Strategies
    in concert performance for general public
    Criteria
    you perform specified role in concert
    you demonstrate a sense of group cohesiveness
    you demonstrate a polished performance