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Summary of Jazz Courses at UNCG

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JAZZ APPRECIATION

MUS 214 - Introductory course designed to give the student new insights and general knowledge of all jazz styles. Does not require previous musical training.

JAZZ THEORY

MUS 103- The Principles of Jazz Theory 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.

JAZZ ARRANGING I

MUS 423/623- Beginning the study of language, techniques and disciplines of arranging and composition for Small Jazz Groups (duet through nonet)

JAZZ ARRANGING II

MUS 424/623- The study of techniques used by the jazz masters in writing for the large jazz ensemble. The writing Count Basie, Benny Carter, Gil Evans, Duke Ellington, Thad Jones, Jim McNeely, and Maria Schneider will studied.

JAZZ IMPROVISATION I

MUS 321- Basic course for the student with little of no previous experience in jazz improvisation. This course will introduce the student to improvisation. Jazz forms and will be introduced. This class will end with the study of playing chord changes, and the blues.

JAZZ IMPROVISATION II

MUS 322- Contemporary improvisational techniques are studied. This class begins with the music of Duke Ellington and "rhythm changes", and ends with the study of music from Wayne Shorter and John Coltrane.

JAZZ LABORATORY ENSEMBLE

MUS 395 - Performance of literature encompassing all of the jazz idioms with emphasis on historically significant works. Student compositions are encouraged.

JAZZ PEDAGOGY

MUS 409 - Principles of jazz interpretation, improvisation, and arranging. Procedures of organizing and administering jazz programs. Survey of jazz study materials.

HISTORY OF JAZZ

MUS 660 - Chronological survey of jazz music and jazz history. Introduction to standard reference works and investigation of socio-cultural aspects.

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