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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MUP 510 - Jazz Composition and Arranging


Composing and arranging for jazz ensembles. Instrumental characteristics, range, transpositions, efficient notation, special rhythm section notation, chord symbol conventions; melodic, harmonic, rhythmic and orchestration concepts, reinforced through analysis of examples by master composers. Weekly written assignments, one composition or arrangement for jazz combo and for large jazz ensemble, rehearsed by student and performed on combo and big band concerts. Course open only to students in MM Performance and Pedagogy degree program.

Prerequisites & Notes
Course open only to students in MM Performance and Pedagogy degree program. Term offering cycle: Fall. Yearly cycle: all years.

Credits: 3



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