MUS 198

Description:

This is an advanced-level course in the vocal jazz performing format. Through rehearsal and public performance, the student will learn the basic elements of music as applied to vocal jazz. Topics will include scat, improvisation in 32-bar song form, Lydian scales and ballad style. 3 hrs./wk.

Prerequisites:

Prerequisites: MUS 197 and audition required

Course Fees:

None

Textbooks:

http://bookstore.jccc.edu

Supplies:

Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Perform a vocal scat in 32 bar song form.
Identify, construct and perform lydian scales.
Identify and perform ballad style.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Improvisation
   A. Identify by reading musical notation the harmonic structure of 32
bar song form.
   B. Aurally identify the harmonic structure of 32 bar form.
   C. Create a vocal improvisation over the harmonic structure of a
composition based on this form using the basic scat syllables of “da”
and “ba.”
   D. Transcribe the above improvisation into written musical notation.
   E. Perform this improvisation in both a rehearsal and public
performance.

II. Lydian Scales
   A. Orally summarize the interval structure of a lydian scale.
   B. Recognize aurally and by reading musical notation a Jazz composition
based on a lydian scale.
   C. Vocally perform a lydian scale from any given pitch in the tempo
range of quarter note equals 60 to quarter note equals 120.
   D. Create an eight measure vocal improvisation based on a lydian
scale.
   E. Perform the above improvisation in both a rehearsal and public
performance.

III. Ballad Style
   A. Construct a written definition of ballad style indicating proper
tempo, phrase groupings, and rhythmic interpretation.
   B. Identify aurally and by reading musical notation a composition
written in ballad style.
   C. Vocally perform a ballad style in a public performance rendering the
proper interpretation of tempo, phrase groupings and rhythm.

Method of Evaluation and Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Written Exam: Scat improvisation in 32 bar form - 20% of grade.

Listening Exam: same areas - 30% of grade.

Performance Exam: same areas - 50% of grade.

Grading Criteria:
  90 - 100% = A
  80 -  89% = B
  70 -  79% = C
  60 -  69% = D
  Below 60% = F

Caveats:

None

Student Responsibilities:

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.

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