Advanced Jazz Arranging
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Overview
Subject area
MUS
Catalog Number
V2310
Course Title
Advanced Jazz Arranging
Department(s)
Description
In depth study of jazz arranging with focus on writing for Septet through Jazz Orchestra. Focus on small ensemble writing will be 1960s to present. Large ensemble study will focus on recent works including those of Jim McNeely and Bob Brookmeyer. Discussion of ranges, form, voicings, harmonic approaches and languages, writing for rhythm section, and overall orchestration, craft, and techniques. Readings of student works. Expansion of vocabulary, development of aural imagination and personal voice.
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3