Jazz

Classes

MUSH 011 : Improvisation I

Explore beginning techniques of improvisation, melodic and harmonic analysis, analysis of improvisational styles through recorded example, demonstration of improvisational skills through performance, and transcription of recorded solos in this Performance Class (instrumental and/or Vocal). Apply improvisational techniques to a variety of jazz music.

Credits

2

MUSH 012 : Improvisation II

Explore beginning techniques of improvisation, melodic and harmonic analysis, analysis of improvisational styles through recorded example, demonstration of improvisational skills through performance, and transcription of recorded solos in this Performance Class (instrumental and/or Vocal). Apply improvisational techniques to a variety of jazz music.

Credits

2

MUSH 021 : Improvisation III

Explore beginning techniques of improvisation, melodic and harmonic analysis, analysis of improvisational styles through recorded example, demonstration of improvisational skills through performance, and transcription of recorded solos in this Performance Class (instrumental and/or Vocal). Apply improvisational techniques to a variety of jazz music.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

Prereqs.: MUSH 011, 012, or consent of instructor.

MUSH 022 : Improvisation IV

Explore beginning techniques of improvisation, melodic and harmonic analysis, analysis of improvisational styles through recorded example, demonstration of improvisational skills through performance, and transcription of recorded solos in this Performance Class (instrumental and/or Vocal). Apply improvisational techniques to a variety of jazz music.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

 MUSH-011, 012, or consent of instructor.

MUSH 031 : Improvisation V

Explore advanced techniques of improvisation, melodic and harmonic analysis, analysis of improvisational styles through recorded example, demonstration of improvisational skills through performance, and transcription of recorded solos in this Performance Class (instrumental and/or Vocal). Apply improvisational techniques to a variety of jazz music.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

Prereqs.: MUSH 021, 022, or consent of instructor.

MUSH 032 : Improvisation VI

Explore advanced techniques of improvisation, melodic and harmonic analysis, analysis of improvisational styles through recorded example, demonstration of improvisational skills through performance, and transcription of recorded solos in this Performance Class (instrumental and/or Vocal). Apply improvisational techniques to a variety of jazz music.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

MUSH-021, 022, or consent of instructor.

MUSH 041 : Improvisation VII

Explore advanced techniques of improvisation, melodic and harmonic analysis, analysis of improvisational styles through recorded example, demonstration of improvisational skills through performance, and transcription of recorded solos in this Performance Class (instrumental and/or Vocal). Apply improvisational techniques to a variety of jazz music.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

Prereqs.: MUSH 031, 032, or consent of instructor

MUSH 042 : Improvisation VIII

Explore advanced techniques of improvisation, melodic and harmonic analysis, analysis of improvisational styles through recorded example, demonstration of improvisational skills through performance, and transcription of recorded solos in this Performance Class (instrumental and/or Vocal). Apply improvisational techniques to a variety of jazz music.

Credits

2

MUSH 156 : Jazz Vocal Workshop VI

Individual Instruction: Study jazz string bass in private sessions to develop individual technique, intonation, sound production, etc. Course content is specific to the technical abilities of the student.

Credits

1