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	THE UMBC JAZZ ENSEMBLE-BIG BAND The UMBC Jazz Ensemble is comprised of the standard Big Band instrumentation of 5 Saxophones, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Bass, Guitar, and Drums. Membership is by audition, and participation is open to all UMBC students. The Jazz Ensemble performs regularly each semester on stage in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. Course Objectives To Perform and study jazz in a big-band setting. The literature for the ensemble ranges from 1930's swing to contemporary concert jazz repertoire. Playing styles and interpretations of jazz notation are studied as well as opportunities to improvise in a solo and group situation. Rehearsals Jazz Ensemble meets on Thursday from 7 PM to 9:30 PM in Fine Arts 011. Additional sectional rehearsals may be scheduled as needed. Attendance and Grading Policies Attendance at all rehearsals is required. The only acceptable excuses are those which involve illness or university sponsored obligations. Additional sectional rehearsals may be scheduled as needed. Members are responsible for knowing their rehearsal and concert schedules and are expected to have the necessary equipment and music needed for each rehearsal. Although students full schedules will be taken into account, excessive tardiness will not be tolerated. E-mails and the website are the best way to communicate with all band members. Students must have a school e-mail address and an optional secondary address if desired. Students are responsible for checking e-mails and responding back when asked. Notices sent via e-mail will be considered official notices from the director. If a rehearsal needs to be canceled, notification will be made by e-mail as early as possible and a note posted on the door. It will be rare that a rehearsal will be canceled at the very last minute.