Course Descriptions

Rehearsal and performance in one of Capilano University's Jazz Choirs. The intent of the class is to build group singing abilities in such areas as phrasing, blending and intonation.

Performance in guitar/bass ensemble for the development of sight reading and phrasing skills. Emphasis will be on single-note reading in all areas of the neck. Credit from this course is not applicable to the degree program.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble including rhythm section and multiple keyboard, guitar, and percussion players. The repertoire for this ensemble will come from diverse genres where rhythm is the primary focus including jazz, latin, African music, funk, rock, fusion, 'minimalist' music, and related styles. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble including rhythm section and multiple keyboard, guitar, and percussion players. The repertoire for this ensemble will come from diverse genres where rhythm is the primary focus including jazz, latin, African music, funk, rock, fusion, 'minimalist' music, and related styles. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

Participation in the Capilano University large Jazz Ensemble for development of phrasing and sight reading skills.

Students rehearse in small like instrument ensembles under an instructor's supervision in preparation for a number of performances.

An ensemble comprised exclusively of percussion instruments of both definite and indefinite pitch. Students will develop their sight reading and interpretive skills.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform advanced repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform advanced repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform variety of works by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform variety of works by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform basic repertoire with the aim of developing abilities in sight reading and idiomatic performance practice. The ensemble may also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform basic repertoire with the aim of developing abilities in sight reading and idiomatic performance practice. The ensemble may also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a percussion ensemble. Students will learn to use pitches and non-pitched percussion instruments and equipment through practical experience with an emphasis on jazz repertoire and sensibility. The ensemble may read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a percussion ensemble. Students will learn to use pitches and non-pitched percussion instruments and equipment through practical experience with an emphasis on jazz repertoire and sensibility. The ensemble may read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

Rehearsal and performance in one of Capilano University's jazz choirs. The intent of the class is to build group singing abilities in such areas as phrasing, blending and intonation.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and rhythm section. The ensemble will perform advanced repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and rhythm section. The ensemble will perform advanced repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and rhythm section. The ensemble will perform a variety of repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and may also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and rhythm section. The ensemble will perform a variety of repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and may also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and instruments. The ensemble will perform music from the jazz tradition, students works, world music, and adaptations from the classical repertoire. Students will be expected to contribute to the organization of concerts and the arranging of new repertoire. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and instruments. The ensemble will perform music from the jazz tradition, students works, world music, and adaptations from the classical repertoire. Students will be expected to contribute to the organization of concerts and the arranging of new repertoire. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

Performance in guitar/bass ensemble for the development of sight reading and phrasing skills. Emphasis will be on single-note reading in all areas of the neck. Credit from this course is not applicable to the Degree program.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble of guitars and basses with rhythm section. The group will perform basic arrangements and adaptations of music from the jazz tradition with an emphasis on learning sight reading and idiomatic ensemble performance techniques. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble of guitars and basses with rhythm section. The group will perform basic arrangements and adaptations of music from the jazz tradition with an emphasis on learning sight reading and idiomatic ensemble performance techniques. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester.

Participation in the Capilano University large Jazz Ensemble for development of phrasing and sight reading skills.

Students rehearse in small like instrument ensembles under an instructor's supervision in preparation for a number of performances.

An ensemble comprised exclusively of percussion instruments of both definite and indefinite pitch. Students will develop their sight reading and interpretive skills.

Rehearsal and performance in one of Capilano University's jazz choirs. The intent of the class is to build group singing abilities in such areas as phrasing, blending and intonation.

A performance ensemble comprised primarily of bassists and guitarists. Students will develop their sight reading and interpretive skills.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble including rhythm section and multiple keyboard, guitar, and percussion players. The repertoire for this ensemble will come from diverse genres where rhythm is the primary focus including jazz, latin, African music, funk, rock, fusion, ‘minimalist’ music, and related styles. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble including rhythm section and multiple keyboard, guitar, and percussion players. The repertoire for this ensemble will come from diverse genres where rhythm is the primary focus including jazz, latin, African music, funk, rock, fusion, ‘minimalist’ music, and related styles. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

Participation in the Capilano University large Jazz Ensemble for development of phrasing and sight reading skills.

Students rehearse in small like instrument ensembles under an instructor's supervision in preparation for a number of performances.

An ensemble comprised exclusively of percussion instruments of both definite and indefinite pitch. Students will develop their sight reading and interpretive skills.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform advanced repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform advanced repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform variety of works by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform variety of works by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform basic repertoire with the aim of developing abilities in sight reading and idiomatic performance practice. The ensemble may also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform basic repertoire with the aim of developing abilities in sight reading and idiomatic performance practice. The ensemble may also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a percussion ensemble. Students will learn to use pitches and non-pitched percussion instruments and equipment through practical experience with an emphasis on jazz repertoire and sensibility. The ensemble may read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a percussion ensemble. Students will learn to use pitches and non-pitched percussion instruments and equipment through practical experience with an emphasis on jazz repertoire and sensibility. The ensemble may read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

Rehearsal and performance in one of Capilano University's jazz choirs. The intent of the class is to build group singing abilities in such areas as phrasing, blending and intonation.

This course includes performance of various styles of a cappella and accompanied vocal ensemble repertoire with an emphasis on jazz literature and small group performance, i.e. one singer per part.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and rhythm section. The ensemble will perform advanced repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and rhythm section. The ensemble will perform advanced repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and rhythm section. The ensemble will perform a variety of repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and may also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and rhythm section. The ensemble will perform a variety of repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and may also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and instruments. The ensemble will perform music from the jazz tradition, students works, world music, and adaptations from the classical repertoire. Students will be expected to contribute to the organization of concerts and the arranging of new repertoire. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and instruments. The ensemble will perform music from the jazz tradition, students works, world music, and adaptations from the classical repertoire. Students will be expected to contribute to the organization of concerts and the arranging of new repertoire. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

A performance ensemble comprised primarily of bassists and guitarists. Students will develop their sight reading and interpretive skills.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble of guitars and basses with rhythm section. The group will perform a variety of arrangements and adaptations of music from the jazz tradition with an emphasis on sight reading, rhythmic coordination, and idiomatic performance practice. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble of guitars and basses with rhythm section. The group will perform a variety of arrangements and adaptations of music from the jazz tradition with an emphasis on sight reading, rhythmic coordination, and idiomatic performance practice. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester.

Participation in the Capilano University large Jazz Ensemble for development of phrasing and sight reading skills.

Students rehearse in small like instrument ensembles under an instructor's supervision in preparation for a number of performances.

An ensemble comprised exclusively of percussion instruments of both definite and indefinite pitch. Students will develop their sight reading and interpretive skills.

Rehearsal and performance in one of Capilano University's jazz choirs. The intent of the class is to build group singing abilities in such areas as phrasing, blending and intonation.

This course includes performance of various styles of a cappella and accompanied vocal ensemble repertoire with an emphasis on jazz literature and small group performance, i.e. one singer per part.

A performance ensemble comprised primarily of bassists and guitarists. Students will develop their sight reading and interpretive skills.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble including rhythm section and multiple keyboard, guitar, and percussion players. The repertoire for this ensemble will come from diverse genres where rhythm is the primary focus including jazz, Latin, African music, funk, rock, fusion, ‘minimalist’ music, and related styles. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble including rhythm section and multiple keyboard, guitar, and percussion players. The repertoire for this ensemble will come from diverse genres where rhythm is the primary focus including jazz, Latin, African music, funk, rock, fusion, ‘minimalist’ music, and related styles. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

Participation in the Capilano University large Jazz Ensemble for development of phrasing and sight reading skills.

Students rehearse in small like instrument ensembles under an instructor's supervision in preparation for a number of performances.

An ensemble comprised exclusively of percussion instruments of both definite and indefinite pitch. Students will develop their sight reading and interpretive skills.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform advanced repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform advanced repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform variety of works by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform variety of works by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform basic repertoire with the aim of developing abilities in sight reading and idiomatic performance practice. The ensemble may also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform basic repertoire with the aim of developing abilities in sight reading and idiomatic performance practice. The ensemble may also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a percussion ensemble. Students will learn to use pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments and equipment through practical experience with an emphasis on jazz repertoire and sensibility. The ensemble may read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a percussion ensemble. Students will learn to use pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments and equipment through practical experience with an emphasis on jazz repertoire and sensibility. The ensemble may read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

Rehearsal and performance in one of Capilano University's jazz choirs. The intent of the class is to build group singing abilities in such areas as phrasing, blending and intonation.

This course includes performance of various styles of a cappella and accompanied vocal ensemble repertoire with an emphasis on jazz literature and small group performance, i.e. one singer per part.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and rhythm section. The ensemble will perform advanced repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and rhythm section. The ensemble will perform advanced repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and rhythm section. The ensemble will perform a variety of repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and may also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and rhythm section. The ensemble will perform a variety of repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and may also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and instruments. The ensemble will perform music from the jazz tradition, student works, world music, and adaptations from the classical repertoire. Students will be expected to contribute to the organization of concerts and the arranging of new repertoire. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and instruments. The ensemble will perform music from the jazz tradition, student works, world music, and adaptations from the classical repertoire. Students will be expected to contribute to the organization of concerts and the arranging of new repertoire. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

A performance ensemble comprised primarily of bassists and guitarists. Students will develop their sight reading and interpretive skills.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble of guitars and basses with rhythm section. The group will perform a variety of arrangements and adaptations of music from the jazz tradition with an emphasis on sight reading, rhythmic coordination, and idiomatic performance practice. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble of guitars and basses with rhythm section. The group will perform a variety of arrangements and adaptations of music from the jazz tradition with an emphasis on sight reading, rhythmic coordination, and idiomatic performance practice. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester.

Participation in the Capilano University large Jazz Ensemble for development of phrasing and sight reading skills.

Students rehearse in small like instrument ensembles under an instructor's supervision in preparation for a number of performances.

An ensemble comprised exclusively of percussion instruments of both definite and indefinite pitch. Students will develop their sight reading and interpretive skills.

Rehearsal and performance in one of Capilano University's jazz choirs. The intent of the class is to build group singing abilities in such areas as phrasing, blending and intonation.

This course includes performance of various styles of a cappella and accompanied vocal ensemble repertoire with an emphasis on jazz literature and small group performance, i.e. one singer per part.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble including rhythm section and multiple keyboard, guitar, and percussion players. The repertoire for this ensemble will come from diverse genres where rhythm is the primary focus including jazz, Latin, African music, funk, rock, fusion, ‘minimalist’ music, and related styles. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble including rhythm section and multiple keyboard, guitar, and percussion players. The repertoire for this ensemble will come from diverse genres where rhythm is the primary focus including jazz, Latin, African music, funk, rock, fusion, ‘minimalist’ music, and related styles. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

Participation in the Capilano University large Jazz Ensemble for development of phrasing and sight reading skills.

Students rehearse in small like-instrument ensembles under an instructor's supervision in preparation for a number of performances.

An ensemble comprised exclusively of percussion instruments of both definite and indefinite pitch. Students will develop their sight reading and interpretive skills.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform advanced repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform advanced repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform variety of works by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform variety of works by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform basic repertoire with the aim of developing abilities in sight reading and idiomatic performance practice. The ensemble may also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a jazz big band. The ensemble will perform basic repertoire with the aim of developing abilities in sight reading and idiomatic performance practice. The ensemble may also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

Rehearsal and performance in one of Capilano University's jazz choirs. The intent of the class is to build group singing abilities in such areas as phrasing, blending and intonation.

This course includes performance of various styles of a cappella and accompanied vocal ensemble repertoire with an emphasis on jazz literature and small group performance, i.e. one singer per part.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and rhythm section. The ensemble will perform advanced repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and rhythm section. The ensemble will perform advanced repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and will also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and rhythm section. The ensemble will perform a variety of repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and may also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and rhythm section. The ensemble will perform a variety of repertoire by major jazz performers and arrangers and may also read and perform student works. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and instruments. The ensemble will perform music from the jazz tradition, student works, world music, and adaptations from the classical repertoire. Students will be expected to contribute to the organization of concerts and the arranging of new repertoire. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

This course focuses on performance in a large ensemble featuring voices and instruments. The ensemble will perform music from the jazz tradition, student works, world music, and adaptations from the classical repertoire. Students will be expected to contribute to the organization of concerts and the arranging of new repertoire. The course includes mandatory participation in concert performances throughout the semester, some of which may occur away from the Capilano University campus.

Participation in the Capilano University large Jazz Ensemble for development of phrasing and sight reading skills.

Students rehearse in small like instrument ensembles under an instructor's supervision in preparation for a number of performances.

An ensemble comprised exclusively of percussion instruments of both definite and indefinite pitch. Students will develop their sight reading and interpretive skills.