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performing. Assignments will be given in
improvisation, listening and performance review.
Concerts in the 2 nd semester only can include:
Brandon Jazz Festival, Jazz at the Regional,
Jazz at the Park and any invitations from the
local areas.
Vocal Jazz
MVJ40S
Dept. of Ed. Code 3961-40S Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Audition & MVJ30S
A continuation of MVJ30S.
Music: Jazz Band-Level II
MUJ20G
Dept. of Ed. Code 3941-20G Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Thorough knowledge of your
instrument and experience playing jazz in earlier
years. If these requirements are not met, then
an audition will be required. Enrolment in
Concert band is required to be in Jazz Band.
The Jazz Band course is essentially an
instrumental music course that meets to study
all aspects of jazz including: instrumental
technique, solo improvisation, theory and
practice, critical listening of the canon, history,
rehearsal and recording of jazz repertoire, and
standard (and non-standard) practices of
performance. Most of these topics are
addressed through the rehearsal of repertoire as
we prepare for concerts and festivals. Enrolling
in this course carries with it the expectation that
you will make every effort to attend all
rehearsals and concerts as well as personal
practice on an on-going basis throughout the
year.
Note: it is possible that, given overly-irregular
instrumentation through enrolment, we may
have to hold auditions to maintain a balanced
and functional group.
Jazz Band-Level III
MUJ30S
Dept. of Ed. Code 3941-30S Credit: 1
Prerequisite: MUJ20G. If this requirement is not
met, then an audition will be required.
Enrolment in Concert band is required to be
in Jazz Band.
For information see MUJ20G.
Jazz Band-Level IV
MUJ40S
Dept. of Ed. Code 3941-40S Credit: 1
Prerequisite: MUJ30S. If this requirement is not
met, then an audition will be required.
For information see MUJ20G.
NOTE: Students who are working towards
Private Music Option credits may gain 1 credit
for each of Grade 9, 10, 11 and 12 upon proof of
meeting Department requirements. See the
Counsellors for details.
Intermediate Recording Technology MUR30S
Dept. of Ed. Code 8432-30S Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Students should be able to play a
musical instrument or sing with confidence and
have a reasonable working knowledge of the
Microsoft Windows environment. It is highly
recommended that students complete MUT20S
before taking this course.
Using various music software applications,
students will develop their ability to analyze
existing musical creations and conventions, and
create their own musical compositions.
Rudimentary theory will be taught and /or
reviewed. Students will become familiar with
recording software and hardware including
sound system set-up, microphone choice and
placement, and mixing recorded projects for
best results. Students will create “publish-ready”
hard copies of their work as well as a CD
portfolio of their best work. Most work will be
completed in class.
Additional Information: Software presently used
in the course includes: Sibelius (notation),
Audacity, Reaper, and Cubase (audio recording,
mixing, and midi). Participants must provide a
set of high quality, closed-ear headphones with
a long cord and ¼” jack.
Advanced Recording Technology MUR40S
Dept. of Ed. Code 8433-40S Credit: 1
Prerequisite: MUR30S
This year, we will continue our exploration and
discovery of compositional techniques, gaining
exposure to classical and modern popular
compositional and song writing techniques.
These methods will all include technology as
outlined in MUR30. We will also dig deeper into
the production aspect of musical creation.
Students will create “publish-ready” hard copies
of their work as well as a CD portfolio of their
best work. Most work will be completed in class.
Participants must provide a set of high quality,
closed-ear headphones with a long cord and ¼”
jack. Additional Information: See MUR30S
Intermediate Music Theory MUT20S
Dept. of Ed. Code 8405-30S Credit: 1
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