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Academic Year 2002/2003


Arranging and Composing for Jazz Orchestra
MUSC 304 FA

An examination of techniques of arranging composing and orchestration for the jazz orchestra. The language of the jazz orchestra will be analyzed from all relevant perspectives.

MAJOR READINGS

Baker, David ARRANGING AND COMPOSING
Garcia, Russell THE PROFESSIONAL ARRANGER COMPOSER
Sturm, Fred CHANGES OVER TIME: THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ ARRANGING
Wright, Rayburn INSIDE THE SCORE

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Familiarity with notation and harmonic nomenclature is essential.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

The instructor of this course will not be using the on-line wait list. If you are interested in this course, please contact the instructor directly.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Hoggard,Jay Clinton   
Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM;     Location: MST301
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 10)
SR. major:    Jr. major:
SR. non-major:    Jr. non-major:    SO:    FR:

Special Attributes:
Permission:    Permission of Instructor Required
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Last Updated on MAR-18-2003


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