sight-reading, and improve skills in ensemble playing, chamber music, and accompanying. Students also study the chronological history and performance of jazz piano with a film-scoring component. Each student will need to supply a set of headphones with a ¼ inch jack.
Piano Majors Only
Audition and/or Teacher Approval
$25 per semester fee includes course book, maintenance of keyboards and music technology computers
WORLD JAZZ STUDIES
WORLD JAZZ I (Jazz I)
This block class is designed for incoming freshmen Jazz Majors only. This course provides the opportunity for musically talented students to perform jazz, Afro-Cuban, Latin and jazz-rock literature. The ensemble will be limited to 2228 students and will perform in a limited number of concerts. Emphasis will be on the development of skills necessary to become an independent, well- rounded musician (i.e. improvisation, auditions, intonation, style, doubling, articulation, dynamics, rhythmic precision, blend, balance, and tone) and the overall basics of commercial music performance. Trips taken out of the Las Vegas area, which are based on a performance, are also required. The importance of sustained group and individual effort is stressed. A progression of technical proficiency is expected. Every student must maintain the highest standards of participation, cooperation, and playing ability. Final Jazz Band block assignments will be based on the Jazz Band Workshop which is held in August. Students are encouraged to perform in another musical group and a required semester jury will be based on standard solo literature.
Jazz Majors Only
Audition and/or teacher recommendation. Purchase of performance attire is required. $40 fee WORLD JAZZ II (Jazz II)
This block course provides the opportunity for musically talented students to perform jazz, Afro-Cuban, Latin and jazz-rock literature. The ensemble performs a variety of concerts and participates in local, regional, national, and international festivals. The group will be limited to 22-28 of our most advanced students. In some instances, instrumentation may be reduced depending upon the music selected. Music selection will include advanced literature from a wide variety of styles and periods. Students in Jazz Band II will also provide the instrumentation, when needed, for the Pit Orchestra and/or graduation. The Pit Orchestra will do one musical per year. Emphasis will be on the development of skills necessary to become an independent, well- rounded musician (i.e. improvisation, auditions, doubling, intonation, style, articulation, dynamics, rhythmic precision, blend, balance, and tone). Trips taken out of the Las Vegas area, which are based on a performance, are also
Jazz Majors Only
Audition and/or teacher recommendation. Purchase of performance attire is required. $40 fee
COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION PREREQUISITES WORLD JAZZ II
(Jazz II) Continued…
required. The importance of sustained group and individual effort is stressed. A progression of technical proficiency is expected. Every student must maintain the highest standards of participation, cooperation, citizenship and playing ability. Final Jazz Band block assignments will be based on the Jazz Band Workshop which is held in August. Students are encouraged to perform in another musical group and a required semester jury will be based on standard solo literature.
WORLD JAZZ III (Jazz III)
World Jazz III is a continuation of World Jazz II. This block course provides the opportunity for musically talented students to perform jazz, Afro- Cuban, Latin and jazz-rock literature. The ensemble performs a variety of concerts and participates in local, regional, national, and international festivals. The group will be limited to 22-28 of our most advanced students. In some instances, instrumentation may be reduced depending upon the music selected. Music selection will include advanced literature from a wide variety of styles and periods. Students in Jazz Band II will also provide the instrumentation, when needed, for the Pit Orchestra and/or graduation. The Pit Orchestra will do one musical per year. Emphasis will be on the development of skills necessary to become an independent, well-rounded musician (i.e. improvisation, auditions, doubling, intonation, style, articulation, dynamics, rhythmic precision, blend, balance, and tone). Trips taken out of the Las Vegas area, which are based on a performance, are also required. The importance of sustained group and individual effort is stressed. A progression of technical proficiency is expected. Every student must maintain the highest standards of participation, cooperation, citizenship and playing ability. Final Jazz Band block assignments will be based on the Jazz Band Workshop which is held in August. Students are encouraged to perform in another musical group and a required semester jury will be based on standard solo literature.
Jazz Majors Only
Audition and/or teacher recommendation. Purchase of performance attire is required. $40 fee
VOCAL
CHORUS I (Cantare)Cantare will concentrate on advanced vocal technique, sight-reading, music history, and music theory through singing choral music. This ensemble performs in numerous concerts and festivals. A progression of vocal proficiency is expected. The importance of sustained group and individual effort is stressed.
Vocal Majors Only
Audition and/or teacher recommendation. Purchase of performance attire is required.
CHORUS II (Les Chanteuse)
Women’s Chorus will concentrate on vocal technique, sight-reading, music history, and basic theory through singing choral music. Women’s Chorus is a large performance ensemble and will sing in numerous concerts and will attend music festivals. A progression of vocal proficiency is expected. The importance of sustained group and individual effort is stressed. All incoming freshmen women (vocal majors) must take Women’s Chorus. Students move out of Women’s Chorus into Chorus II, III, IV, or V by audition.
Vocal Majors Only
Audition and/or teacher recommendation. Purchase of performance attire is required.
CHORUS III
(Konzert Chorale) Konzert Chorale will concentrate on advanced vocal technique, sight-reading, music history, and music theory through singing choral music. This ensemble performs in numerous concerts and festivals. A progression of vocal proficiency is expected. The importance of sustained group and individual effort is stressed. Trips taken out of the Las Vegas area, which are based on performances, are also required and will be averaged into each student’s total grade.
Vocal Majors Only
Audition and/or teacher recommendation. Purchase of performance attire is required.
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COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION PREREQUISITES
CHORUS IV (Bella Voz)
Bella Voz will concentrate on advanced vocal technique, sight-reading, music history, and music theory through singing choral music. This ensemble performs in numerous concerts and festivals. A progression of vocal proficiency is expected. The importance of sustained group and individual effort is stressed. Trips taken out of the Las Vegas area, which are based on performances, are also required and will be averaged into each student’s total grade.
Vocal Majors Only
Audition and/or teacher recommendation. Purchase of performance attire is required.
CHORUS V (Academy Singers)
The Academy Singers will concentrate on advanced vocal technique, sight- reading, music history, and music theory through singing choral music. This ensemble performs in numerous concerts and festivals. A progression of vocal proficiency is expected. The importance of sustained group and individual effort is stressed. Trips taken out of the Las Vegas area, which are based on performances, are also required and will be averaged into each student’s total grade.
Vocal Majors Only
Audition and/or teacher recommendation. Purchase of performance attire is required.