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Fall 2024
Oct 06, 2024 |
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| MUST 223 - Jazz Composition |
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The compositional process is explored through detailed study of melody, theme and development, jazz harmony and reharmonization, and rhythmic principles, using classic jazz compositions from all periods as models. These fundamental elements are then applied to lead sheet writing and short forms. Topics to include blues, jazz song form (AABA), modal jazz compositions, romantic melody (ballad) writing, original forms, and use of pentatonics. Prerequisite: MUST 101 and 111 or permission of the instructor.
2.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, One-on-One/Research, Study Abroad Music Department Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate Graduate Must be enrolled in one of the following Departments: Music Prerequisites: Undergraduate level MUST 101 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level MUST 111 Minimum Grade of D- |
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