Conducting College Jazz Ensembles

Conducting College Jazz Ensembles MUJS 5470.500 Monday thru Thursday 12:00 PM – 1:50 PM Room 250 (near the Green Room) Monday thru Thursday 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM Kenton Hall – Room 282

Craig Marshall, Instructor Office: Room 285 (Next to Jazz Office) 972-317-4131 cell/office [email protected] Office Hours: M – TH 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM or by appointment

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Each student will perform as a band member on a regular (daily) basis.

2. Each student will provide an acceptable substitute when conducting and/or when absent from class.

3. Each student will be required to write a critical review of three books from a reading list to be provided the first week of classes. Minimum of two pages (single spaced) on each book. Papers will be due Wednesday, July 6, 2016.

4. Each student will prepare and give a 20-minute presentation to the class concerning the pedagogical and rehearsal-oriented concerns of their instrument in the large jazz ensemble. Oral along with written handouts.

5. Class attendance requirements will be in accordance with the written policy found in the current College of Music Handbook (the policy for graduate students will be applied in this instance for undergraduates as well).

6. Grading scale: Conducting sessions will account for 70% of total grade. Presentation 10%, class participation 10%, critical reviews 10%.

GOALS:

The primary objective of this course is to prepare each student for success as the director of a jazz ensemble at any level. This will be achieved by focusing on the following areas:

1. Conducting skills and techniques 2. Rehearsal preparation and methods 3. Score study: Orchestration as applied to the Jazz Ensemble 4. Repertoire, composers and arrangers 5. Concert programming and production 6. Touring, recording and management 7. Jazz program administration REFERENCE BOOKS FOR CONDUCTING JAZZ ENSEMBLES

Antrim, Doran K. (ed) Secrets of Dance Band Success., New York: Mills Music, Inc., 1936, 87 pp.

Baker, David N. Jazz Pedagogy: A Comprehensive Method of Jazz Education for Teacher and Student. Chicago, IL: Maher Publications, 1979. 196pp.

Berry, John The Jazz Ensemble Director’s Handbook. Jenson Publications.

Collier, Graham Jazz, A Student’s and Teacher’s Guide. Cambridge University Press, London, 1973.

Ferguson, Tom and Sandy Feldstein The Jazz Rock Ensemble: A Conductor’s and Teacher’s Guide. Port Washington, NY: Alfred Publishing Co., 1976, 120 pp.

Hall, M. E. Teacher’s Guide to the High School Stage Band. Elkhart, IN: H. & A. Selmer, nc., 1961, 14pp.

Henry, Robert E. The Jazz Ensemble: A Guide to Technique. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice- Hall, 1981, 117pp.

Johnson, Conrad O. Stage Band Music is Serious Business. Toronto, Canada: Chappell & Co., 1974, 43pp.

Kusmich, John and Lee Bash Complete Guide to Instrumental Jazz Instruction: Techniques for Developing a Successful School Jazz Program. West Nyack, NY: Parker Publishing Company, Inc., 1984, 263 pp. LaPorta, John Developing the High School Stage Band: A Programmed Method. Boston, MA: Berklee Press Publication, 1965, 257 pp.

Mancini, Henry Sounds and Scores: Northridge Music, Inc., 1962.

McElheran, Brock Conducting Technique for Beginners and Professionals. Oxford University Press, 2004, 140 pp.

Russo, William Composing for the Jazz Orchestra. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1961.

Schneider, Maria Evanescence: Universal Edition Publishing Musikverlags GmbH. 1998. Edited by Fred Sturm.

Sturm, Fred Changes Over Time: The Evolution of Jazz Arranging. Published by Advance Music, 1995.

Werner, Kenny Effortless Mastery. Jamey Abersold Jazz, Louisville, Kentucky, 1996.

Wheeler, Kenny Collected Works on ECM: Universal Edition Publishing Musikverlags GmbH. 1997. Edited by Fred Sturm.

Wiskerchen, George Developmental Techniques for the School Dance Band Musician. Boston, MA: Berklee Press Publications, 1961, 212 pp.

Wright, Rayburn Inside the Score. Delevan, NY: Kendor Music, Inc., 1982, 191 pp.