Southeast Career Technical Academy High School – World Instrumental Jazz

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This year-long course is designed for students who have an interest in the musical aspects of jazz studies. It includes further understanding of the musical types, structure, instruments and cultural aspects of diverse global cultures. This course emphasizes the students’ musical heritage as with the development of improvisation, style, articulation, dynamics, rhythmic patterns, and jazz history. Emphasis will be placed on participating in a variety of jazz, classical, and global performing experiences through small and large group settings. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one of the elective credits or the Arts/Humanities/CTE credit required for high school graduation and may be repeated. \*\*Course fees for this course are $32\*\*