Music Instrumental: Jazz (MPAJZ-UE)

Group lessons (by examination) in guitar, supplemented by extra assignments, outside practice, observation.

Private or group lessons (by examination) in instrumental jazz, supplemented by extra assignments, outside practice, and observation

Private or group lessons (by examination) in pop/Jazz piano, supplemented by extra assignments, outside practice, and observation. .

Private or group lessons (by examination) in pop/jazz bass, supplemented by extra assignments, outside practice, and observation.

Private or group lessons (by examination) in pop/jazz saxophone, supplemented by extra assignments, outside practice, and observation.

Private or group lessons (by examination) in pop/jazz trumpet, supplemented by extra assignments, outside practice, and observation.

Private or group lessons (by examination) in pop/jazz piano, supplemented by extra outside practice, and observation

Private or group lessons (by examination) in jazz and pop violin, supplemented by extra assignments, outside practice, and observation.

All undergraduate music majors meet in Collegium six times each semester to discuss broad issues of the music profession, career opportunities, and department matters. During the remaining weeks students meet with members of their major program for visits with specialists in their field and for programmatic discussions.

It should be noted that independent study requires a minimum of 45 hours of work per point. Independent study cannot be applied to the established professional education sequence in teaching curricula. Each departmental program has established its own maximum credit allowance for independent study. This information may be obtained from a student?s department. Prior to registering for independent study, each student should obtain an Independent Study Approval Form from the adviser.

Examination of the melodic, harmonic, and notational resources used in jazz composition, jazz arranging, and jazz performance. Sight-singing, and ear-training activity is correlated with theoretical study.

Examination of the melodic, harmonic, and notational resources used in jazz composition, jazz arranging, and jazz performance. Sight-singing, and ear-training activity is correlated with theoretical study.

Private or group lessons (by examination) in instrumental jazz, supplemented by extra assignments, outside practice, and observation.

An introduction to the techniques used in jazz instrumental improvisation. Performance & analysis of transcribed jazz solos from periods of Early Jazz, Swing & Bebop.

A continuation of MPAJZ-UE 1075 with an emphasis on the melodic, harmonic, & rhythmic aspects of jazz music from the Modal, Free, Fusion and Modern eras (1960-present)

Ensemble participation focusing on a variety of jazz styles.

For major recitals and accompanists, by advisement.

An introduction to various methods of jazz arranging and composing with an emphasis on melody, counterpoint and line writing. Students will examine historic jazz music scores & produce their own arrangements.

An extension of MPAJZ-UE 1119 with an emphasis on 3-5 part writing and arrangements for larger ensembles.

This course surveys the history and development of jazz music in America from the mid 1800s to current trends in popular music. Through a historical timeline, student will study jazz music’s range of styles as informed by social, regional, cultural, technological, and political trends. Realizing that all music is a reflection of historical events and the cultures they are informed by, students will analyze the close connection between jazz music and why it is known as America’s true original artform.

Students in this course will study blues music developed in Chicago gaining skills to analyze and understand its musical and historical significance. Additionally, this course will address technological, social and economic developments seminal to Chicago blues. Students will study the development of the blues as a musical style and learn to identify harmonic, rhythmic and textural elements. Sociologically, students will gain a heightened awareness of music, culture and race relations associated with the genre.

This course focuses on the wide range of indigenous music found today in countries such as Bulgaria, Greece, Bosnia, Former Yugoslavia Republic of Macedonia, Serbia, Romania, Albania and Turkey. The course will examine the historical factors that contributed to the development of Balkan music in these different regions and students will analyze and understand the commonalities and differences in traits in music throughout the Balkans.

Students will study the music of Cuba from African, Iberian, and Pan-American roots, and learn to analyze and understand its musical and historical significance. Course addresses technological, social, and economic developments in Cuba, the Caribbean, and the US in the context of their influence on the evolution of Cuban music. Students will study the development of Afro-Cuban music as a musical style and learn to identify harmonic, rhythmic, melodic and textural elements. Students will gain a heightened awareness of music, culture and race relations associated with this genre. The commonalities and differences between Afro-Cuban music and jazz will be explained and discussed.

A one credit, seven week analysis of the life and times of Miles Davis. The theme of searching & changing will unify the discussion of the five important periods in the career of Miles Davis: Early Miles (bebop); The Cool School of the 50s; Kind of Blue & modal jazz; The 60s quintet & modern jazz; Electric Miles. Video & audio examples will inform the discussion around Miles Davis' autobiography.

This course focuses on music developed in the Arab-Muslim world & students will gain skills to analyze & understand its musical & historical significance. Additionally, this course will address technological, social, & economic developments seminal to Arabic Music. Students will study the development of Arabic music & learn to identify harmonic, rhythmic & textural elements. Sociologically, students will gain a heightened awareness of music & culture associated with the region.

The course in designed to expose students to a series of musical styles, presented chronologically respecting the historical, social, political & economic developments of Brazilian culture as whole.Specific recordings will be used to enhance the awareness of harmonic, rhythmic & textural elements on each genre. Together with these musical styles the students will learn about the racial structure of Brazilian culture, the social impact of its music on education & economical stability to many under privilege communities.

Study and performance of standard dance band literature, experimental jazz compositions, and student arrangements.