School of Music
P.O. Box 26170
UNC Greensboro
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
(336) 334-5789 OFFICE
(336) 334-5497 FAX

e-mail: music@uncg.edu

JAZZ COURSES

The School of Music of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro offers the following courses to students interested in the study of jazz performance and history.

MUSIC 103 PRINCIPLES OF JAZZ THEORY (one credit hour)

Establishes a foundation of knowledge for the study of jazz improvisation and composition, stressing jazz nomenclature, chord/scale analysis, basic chord substitution, and voice leading.

MUSIC 214 JAZZ APPRECIATION (three credit hours)

Introductory course designed to give the student new insights and general knowledge of all jazz styles. Does not require previous musical training.

MUSIC 321 JAZZ IMPROVISATION I (three credit hours)
MUSIC 322 JAZZ IMPROVISATION II (three credit hours)

The first semester covers essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills and practice of integrating them into improvisation. The second semester involves continued development of knowledge and skills with emphasis on increased fluency and mastery.

MUS 395/695-01, 02 (one credit hour)

The jazz ensemble and jazz band are large jazz ensembles that rehearse and perform published music, and music of UNCG students.

MUSIC 396/696 SMALL JAZZ ENSEMBLES (one credit hour)

Several "combos" are organized each semester to provide the student an opportunity to
study and perform standard jazz literature and original student compositions. The small
jazz ensembles perform on campus and in local restaurants and clubs. Small jazz groups receive active training in the studio.

MUSIC 409 JAZZ PEDAGOGY (three credit hours)

Principles of jazz interpretation, improvisation and arranging. Procedures for organizing and administering jazz programs and for conducting rehearsals. Course includes a survey of jazz study materials.

MUSIC 423 JAZZ ARRANGING (three credit hours)

Beginning study of language and techniques employed in arranging music for various jazz ensembles.

MUSIC 424 JAZZ ARRANGING II (three credit hours)

Advanced study of techniques and disciplines employed in arranging for jazz ensembles

MUSIC 460 HISTORY OF JAZZ (three credit hours)

Chronological survey of jazz music and history. Introduction to standard reference works and investigation of socio-cultural aspects.

MUSIC 401 JAZZ PIANO SKILLS (one credit hour)

This course is designed to teach students basic piano chord accompanying of jazz standards, including rooted and rootless voicings.

MUSIC 304 JAZZ EAR TRAINING (one credit hour)

This course will prepare the student to recognize jazz constructs by ear, and will teach the skills to transcribe improvised jazz solos.