Course Description
Open to: 10, 11, 12 One Year Course
Prerequisite: Audition/Instructor Approval
Content: Students (selected from the symphonic band) will participate in a
group that focuses primarily on music of a contemporary nature and different
styles of jazz. They perform at festivals and other functions throughout the
school year.
Students will continue to progress as musicians and
consumers of music developing a life-long appreciation
of music. The will learn grade level appropriate music
theory, vocabulary, and be able to play alone and as
a group through sequenced learning activities. Students
will also prepare and perform in concerts and festivals,
and will be given the opportunity to perform jazz improvisation
at concerts and festivals.
Philosophy
“Jazz is a music that translates the moment
into a sense of inspiration not only for the musicians
but for the listeners.” – Herbie
Hancock
The Music Department’s
philosophy is based on the belief that experiences
with music are fundamental to the education of children.
Music has a powerful ability to affect the hearts,
minds, and souls of our children. It gives children
the opportunity to gain self-esteem by learning new
skills and talents. It also gives children the sense
of satisfaction that comes from working with a group
to perform and create a piece of music with beauty
and unity. Recent brain research shows music can
tremendously boost the efficiency and performance
of the brain. Music is a powerful purveyor of culture,
both American and other world cultures. In today’s
increasingly global society, knowledge of other peoples
and cultures, as well as our own past, is a necessary
part of a good education.
Instrumental Jazz Ensemble gives students the opportunity
to experience instrumental music in an enriched atmosphere.
Through active participation in the band students will
have the opportunity to explore and develop their talent.
Participation in the jazz ensemble provides the opportunity
to develop their skills on a musical instrument and
to explore their artistic heritage and history through
the pathways that music provides. In addition, music
is of great value in the development of students’ higher
order thinking skills and aesthetic awareness.
Materials
- Selected supplementary books
- Sheet music/jazz band arrangements for concert
performance
Copyright
Resources
Course of Study
- September – November: learn various jazz
styles and compositional structure, as well as related
music theory concepts; including chord changes, basic
blues progression, and introductory improve concepts
for every player. Begin a year long exploration of
jazz history.
- December: DIII Jazz Festival; winter concert preparation
and performance
- January – February: continued study in the
jazz idiom, exploring various jazz styles in greater
depth, along with continued exposure to improve techniques.
- March – May: attend jazz festivals and spring
concerts while applying knowledge gained throughout
the year of jazz styles and improvisational techniques.
- June: concluding activities; final evaluations
Course Scope
| Unit 1 |
Music Literacy |
Ongoing |
| Unit 2 |
Musicianship |
Ongoing |
| Unit 3 |
Performance Skills |
Ongoing |
Assessment
Correlation acronyms key
Music Department web
site
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Unit
1 |
Music Literacy |
Ongoing |
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Instructional Objective
1042.01 Demonstrate knowledge of musical words
and symbols appropriate to the level |
Standard Reference
N-2: a, 5: a, b, 6: b
9-12.Mu.1.1.1, 9-12.Mu.1.1.3, 9-12.Mu.1.1.4 |
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No.
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Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
|
01 |
Review concepts relevant to the jazz style |
Jazz Handbook, Aebersold |
TO |
|
02 |
Demonstrate ability to identify major scales
and triads, blues scales, dorian mode, and various
7th chords |
Jazz Handbook, Aebersold; Essential Elements
for Jazz Ensemble, Steinel |
TMA, TO |
|
03 |
Demonstrate ability to play correct swing style
and articulation |
Jazz Handbook, Aebersold |
TO |
|
04 |
Demonstrate ability to play 12 bar blues and
be able to play all major scales and chromatic
scale from memory |
Jazz Handbook, Aebersold |
TMA, TO |
|
05 |
Demonstrate understanding of basic jazz theory
as it relates to major and minor triads, blues
progression, chord changes (and symbols), and
basic form |
Jazz Handbook, Aebersold |
TMA, TO |
|
06 |
Demonstrate understanding of jazz vocabulary,
including terms and techniques used most often
in jazz and found in collegiate and professional
big band arrangements |
Jazz Handbook, Aebersold |
TMA, TO |
|
07 |
Correctly sight read and perform jazz literature,
including blues, swing, and latin |
|
TO |
|
08 |
Demonstrate a growing awareness of the jazz
style and form as a result of extended time listening
to jazz recordings |
|
TO, TMA |
|
Instructional Objective
1042.02 Understand and demonstrate good musicianship |
Standard Reference
N-6: a, b, 7: b, 9: a
9-12.Mu.2.1.2, 9-12.Mu.2.1.4, 9-12.Mu.2.2.1 |
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No.
|
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
|
01 |
Review and refine previously learned concepts |
|
TO |
|
02 |
Develop interest in music participation in adult
life as a performer and as a supporter of jazz
education and performance |
College/community performing ensembles |
TO |
|
03 |
Demonstrate awareness of opportunities for careers
in music performance, music education and music
business |
Community organizations, military, area professionals,
teachers, music businesses |
TO |
|
04 |
Demonstrate basic knowledge of the development
of jazz in the history of American culture |
A Great Day in Harlem DVD, Aebersold’s jazzbooks.com
website |
TO, TMA |
|
05 |
Demonstrate the importance of both individual
and ensemble preparation to the success of the
group |
Music Advocacy and Student Leadership, Lautzenheiser |
TO |
|
Instructional Objective
1042.03 Understand and demonstrate proper
rehearsal and performance skills |
Standard Reference
N-2: a, b, c, 5: a
9-12.Mu.3.3.1, 9-12.Mu.3.3.2, 9-12.Mu.3.3.3, 9-12.Mu.3.3.4 |
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No.
|
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
|
01 |
Review and refine previously learned concepts |
|
TO |
|
02 |
Demonstrate proficiency throughout the entire
range of the instrument, including facility in
non-stepwise motion and chromaticism |
Jazz Handbook, Aebersold |
TO |
|
03 |
Read and recognize chord symbols and demonstrate
ability to apply knowledge to jazz improvisation |
Jazz Handbook, Aebersold |
TO |
|
04 |
Demonstrate ability to perform techniques specific
to jazz, including stylistically correct articulation
and tonguing |
Jazz Handbook, Aebersold |
TO |
|
05 |
Demonstrate ability to perform jazz licks most
commonly heard throughout jazz literature |
Jazz Handbook, Aebersold |
TO, TMA |
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