The Music of Ornette Coleman

Course Number
ENJZ-410
Description
The Ornette Coleman ensemble will study and perform all forms of modern jazz, both with form and free form. The course will focus on the stylistic interpretation of jazz according to Ornette Coleman. In this course, students will participate in weekly supervised rehearsals. Students will gain experience in performing this style of jazz through exercises and transcription. Emphasis will be given to stylistic integrity, as well as melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic accuracy.
Credits
1
Prerequisites
Overall ensemble rating 7
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
Taught By
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