CONCERT JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Matt Temple, Director

Major or Minor
Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors
Prerequisite: audition

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This intermediate ensemble that meets for one period every day is for performers who need to develop their jazz performance skills beyond the basic level. Emphasis is on ensemble skills and style development. Videotapes and audio recordings are used to create a formal study of jazz appreciation and listening skills. Concurrent enrollment is required in a wind ensemble for wind and percussion players, and an orchestra for bass players. Exception: piano and guitar players. A textbook (Basic Jazz Conception by Jim Snidero) and a metronome are required. Students in this performing group are required to participate in Internet, television and radio broadcasts.