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MUSC386
Fundamentals of Jazz Improvisation I
MUSC386 FA
Crosslistings: AFAM386
Photo Caption and Credits
Next Offered in 9899 FA
Concentration on the vocabulary of improvisation in the
African-American classical tradition. Rhythmic, melodic,
and harmonic knowledge will be approached through the study
of scales, chords, modes, ear training and transcription.
Theoretical information will be applied to instruments in a
workshop setting. Audition and permission of instructor
required at the first class. Intensive practice and
listening required. This course may not be repeated for
credit.
MAJOR READINGS
Two Texts by David Baker, JAZZ IMPROVISATION
and EAR TRAINING FOR JAZZ MUSICIANS as well as other texts
such as POP AND JAZZ HARMONY and CONTEMPORARY SONG WRITING
by D. Ricigliano.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Bi-weekly drills and two large
composition and/or score analysis projects.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
INTERESTED STUDENTS
SHOULD ATTEND THE FIRST CLASS, WITH A DROP/ADD SLIP.
Students should have familiarity with basic music vocabulary
and analysis as per Music 101. The course is geared toward
committed jazz students. Permission of instructor is based
on assessment of skills and commitment. 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.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture Performance Studio
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA MUSC
Prerequisites:
MUSC103
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
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Jay Hoggard in Ed Blackwell concert; 2/16/91
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