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Academic Year 2005/2006
Arranging and Composing for Jazz Orchestra
MUSC 304 SP
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
Strum, 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.
COURSE FORMAT:
Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NONE
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006
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