Jazz Band

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Class
MUEN 1121, 1122
Woodwind, brass, and percussion players. Study and performance of jazz and popular music. Open to woodwind, brass, and percussion players. Enrollment only by audition or by consent of instructor. Four hours lab per week.
Course Learning Objectives

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

  • Participate in the accurate recreation of ensemble jazz music.
  • Identify the compositional techniques that make for a good big band chart.
  • Achieve excellence in ensemble jazz performance.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the historical development of ensemble jazz music.
Evaluation Standards

Students’ semester grades result specifically from the following factors:

  1. Regular and punctual attendance at rehearsals, sectionals, and performances = 50%
  2. Practice and preparation of individual parts = 30%
  3. Responsibility for and assistance with equipment, music, and instruments = 20%
Required Materials
The director will provide all materials for this course other than personal instruments.
Grading Standards

A Student’s work is exceptional and consistently above average.
B Student’s work is above average. Required assignments were completed in a timely manner and have met at least the minimum required standards.
C Student’s work is acceptable. Majority of assignments meet the minimum required standards.
D Student’s work fails to meet the minimum requirements for a grade of "C." Overall performance was sub-standard in comparison to normal expectations for this class.
F Student’s work is clearly unacceptable. Student either did not attempt the work, or failed to meet any of the minimum required standards.

Required Institutional Core Learning Outcomes

Communication (COM), Critical Thinking (CT), Social Responsibility (SR), Teamwork (TW)

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.
Hope Statement
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).
Student Intellectual Property Rights

A student shall retain all rights to work created as part of instruction or using College District technology resources.

Academic Integrity: This course includes a zero tolerance policy for academic dishonesty, as explained in the section on Academic Honesty under Academic Policies in the Weatherford College Catalog. Students are informed that every discovered instance of cheating or plagiarism will result in disciplinary action as per college policy. If you are unsure about what constitutes plagiarism please consult the WC Academic Integrity Policy or visit with the instructor.

Grading Key

100-90 = A
89-80 = B
79-70 = C
69-60 = D
59-below = F

Revised
Fall 2021
Last Modified
Monday, September 13, 2021, 9:40 AM