Free Jazz/Bebop

ENJZ-324

The Free Jazz/Bebop ensemble introduces students to the similarities and the contrasting elements of these styles. By studying the works of composers such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Cecil Taylor, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk etc., each member of this ensembles gains the historical and theoretical knowledge they need to in order to accurately execute some of the greatest music ever composed. Students gain experience in ensemble performance and develop skills such as playing up-tempo, intonation, phrasing, blending, and articulation. This course emphasizes hearing and expressing musical ideas with stylistic integrity, as well as melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic accuracy.

Credits
1
Prerequisites
Overall ensemble rating 6
Required Of
None
Electable By
All B.M. and P.D. students
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Location
Boston
Department
ENS
Course Chair
Tyrone Chase
Courses may not be offered at the listed locations or taught by the listed faculty for every semester. Consult my.berklee.edu to find course information for a specific semester.