| (a) |
Listen to the music of the great jazz and vocal jazz performers. |
| (b) |
Generate criteria of excellence through listening to the music of the great performers (e.g., What is it that makes the music great? what do the great performers do that the student or student's ensemble does no do?) |
| (c) |
In groups, design and implement a plan for improvement (personal and ensemble) based on the criteria generated from listening to the great performers. |
| (d) |
When listening to a musical selection, as a group develop the ability to describe and classify the music using appropriate jazz language (e.g., style, period, compose, culture and performer). |
| (e) |
Explore the skills and components of listening actively, continue to develop these listening skill and recognize that listening contributes to the authenticity of performances. |
| (f) |
Recognize and discuss the value of original thought, technical proficiency, place, era and other concepts in the music of the great jazz performers. |
