| Pilot Site: |
| | Pilot course for Mission Bay High School. Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee.
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| Grade Range: |
| | 9-12 |
| Prerequisites: |
| | None. |
| Course duration: |
| | Two semesters. |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: |
| | Visual/Performing/Fine Arts |
| UC subject area satisfied: |
| | f - Visual and Performing Arts |
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| Course Description: |
| | Jazz Combo 1,2 teaches the musical concepts and technique of performing in a jazz combo setting (5-12 musicians) at a beginning level. In this auditioned course, students will adapt their knowledge of instrumental playing for a combo setting, demonstrating more part independence and collaboration. They will produce controlled and accurate pitch and create a mature tone, as well as increase their knowledge of music notation and musical vocabulary. Students will think deeply about style, genre, mood, and historical and cultural context. Additional topics of study include demonstrating appropriate performance etiquette, identifying musical contrasts, evaluating performances, and creating new music through compositions and improvisations. |
| State Course Code(s): |
| | 9291 - Music - Instrumental (Performance Based) |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: |
| | Site-selected music. |