JAZZ BAND

Jazz Band performs throughout the academic year.
Notice: This class is open to qualified students who are approved by the instructor.

The Big Band performs a variety of styles of jazz and commercial music written for large ensembles.


At the completion of this course students will be able to do the following:

• Identify an appropriate process for expressing a creative idea in jazz music-Improve music reading skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of different musical styles
• Execute rhythms and articulations, melodic phrases.

• To develop musical skills necessary to perform music of the highest quality.
• To get better over the course of the semester as members of an ensemble
• To represent the College of Southern Nevada Music Department in a positive manner
• To provide an opportunity for instrumentalists (and selected vocalists) to experience a variety of styles through a careful study of repertoire, regular rehearsals, and performances.