Brazilian Jazz Ensemble

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Overview

Subject area

MUS

Catalog Number

26011

Course Title

Brazilian Jazz Ensemble

Department(s)

Description

A performance ensemble focusing on specific repertory representing traditional and popular forms of Brazilian music and the influence this music has had in jazz and other forms of American music. Traditional rhythms such as samba, biao, and maxixe will be examined in addition to traditional forms such as choro and chorino.  Classic popular styles such as bossa nova and jazz-samba will be included in the repertoire as well as contemporary styles such as partido alto and funk-samba.

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

2

Maximum Units

2

Academic Progress Units

2

Repeat For Credit

Yes

Total Completions Allowed

8

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

2

Requisites

028329

Course Schedule