32-2885 Blues Ensemble: Performance

Intermediate level course is an ensemble for the smaller to medium sized blues band. The repertoire for the course is drawn from the straight-forward to more challenging arrangements of traditional and contemporary blues material. Course addresses the application of musicianship skills as they apply to ensemble awareness and effective rehearsal and performance techniques. Course engages the blues as both an historical and a living entity through the application of historical background of and interaction with artists engaged in the contemporary Chicago blues community.Enrollment in this ensemble requires concurrent registration in private lessons.

1 Credits
Repeatable
Requisites CONCURRENT: 32-2701 Private Lessons: Classical Voice or 32-2703 Private Lessons: Pop/Rock Voice or 32-2705 Private Lessons: Jazz, Blues, and Gospel Voice or 32-2707 Private Lessons: Musical Theater Voice or 32-2711 Private Lessons: Piano or 32-2715 Private Lessons: Jazz Piano or 32-2721 Private Lessons: Finger-style and Classical Guitar or 32-2723 Private Lessons: Fusion Rock Guitar or 32-2725 Private Lessons: Jazz Guitar or 32-2727 Private Lessons: Bass and Bass Guitar or 32-2731 Private Lessons: Percussion and Drums COREQUISITES: 32-2121 Theory II and 32-2111 Aural Skills II
Requirements Permission of Coordinator and Department Permission