The Music of the Yellowjackets

Department - HARM
Offered - Fall, Spring
Course number - HR-355

A study of the music of this popular jazz fusion ensemble. Students will analyze original manuscripts and transcribed scores to discover the variety of harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic concepts used that make the music unique, and will write tunes that demonstrate their understanding of these elements. Selected compositions will be performed by the Yellowjackets Ensemble, ENFF-325.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: Joe Mulholland
Prerequisites: HR-212
Required of: None
Electable by: All