Section Info: MUSIC-255A-01

Course Title: Chamber Jazz Ensemble: 'Chamber Jazz'
Start Date: 09/09/2026 End Date: 12/22/2026
Term: Fall Semester 2026
Description: A select instrumental combo open to more advanced jazz musicians with emphasis on complex forms such as Dixieland, bop, and fusion. Students also learn exercises and techniques that will aid them in solo improvisation. There are several performance opportunities each semester.
Distribution(s): NO - Meets No Distrib. Rqmt
Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate     Credits:1.00    

Faculty         Phone         Email address        
Mark Gionfriddo   413-538-3140   mgionfri@mtholyoke.edu  

Meeting Dates         Method         Meeting days         Meeting times         Building name         Room     Frequency    
09/09/2026 - 12/22/2026   Performance   Thursday   07:15PM - 09:30PM   TBA   TBA   Weekly
09/09/2026 - 12/22/2026   Performance   Sunday   08:00PM - 09:30PM       Weekly

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Requisite Courses        
Prereq: Enrollment in Big Band or previous participation in the ensemble. Take previously   Required  

Comments        
Additional Comments        
Repeatable for credit.  
Course Tags        
1-2CR0001   1-2CR: One and two credit undergraduate courses    
MUSIC0001   MUSIC-1: Ensemble Performance Study   This course is an Ensemble Performance Study.  

Cross-listed Sections        
None  

Course Availability
Section status: Open     Capacity: 18     Enrollment: 0     Available: 18     Waitlist: 0

BOOK INFORMATION

Book List         Required         Publisher Full Price        
To be determined.                    

Additional Book Comments        
This is NOT the complete book list for this class.