MUS 287 — F Vocal Jazz Ensemble 1 Unit
18 hours lecture, 36 hours lab and 18 hours arranged in rehearsals, studio recordings, workshops, festival competitions and concerts. The students in this course will rehearse and perform standard and current music from the Vocal Jazz genre. The vocalists will be accompanied by a small instrumental ensemble. There will be a secondary emphasis upon vocal improvisation in the scat style. Student compositions and arrangements are encouraged. Course may be taken four times for credit. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) (C-ID: MUS 180)