Jazz Composition 1

Department - JCMP
Offered - Fall, Spring, Summer
Course number - CM-371

A systematic approach to the art of composing in the jazz idiom. Exploration of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic principles. Standard jazz song form. Analysis of jazz standards. Arranging considerations applied as a means of enhancing a composition. Projects for small jazz group required.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: Eric Gould
Prerequisites: AR-201
Required of: JCMP majors
Electable by: All