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MUS 40010 JAZZ COMPOSITION (2)

Intended for advanced music students.  Review and analysis of representative jazz melodic, rhythmic, harmonic, and formal structures, as found in the standard jazz repertoire, specifically blues, rhythm changes, major and minor ii-V7-I, modal, polytonal, and mixed meter.  Students will generate original compositions.

MUS 40020 JAZZ ARRANGING I (2)

Develops the writing and arranging skills required for multi-horn jazz combos.  Emphasis given to rhythm section, trumpet, trombone, and saxophone.  Imitative writing projects based upon analysis of classic small group jazz arrangements forms the basis of study.

MUS 40030 JAZZ ARRANGING II (2)

Develops the writing and arranging skills required for 18 piece jazz ensembles.  Emphasis given to rhythm section, trumpet, trombone, and saxophone writing.  Imitative writing projects based upon analysis of selected class jazz ensemble arrangements.

MUS 43423 MUSIC HISTORY I (3)

Survey of Western art music beginning with the Early Christian era, continuing through the Medieval and Renaissance periods, and culminating in the Baroque. Major composers, styles, genres, and representative works are examined and analyzed, all within the context of historical and cultural developments. Prerequisite:  MUS 25324 Music Theory and Aural Skills I or permission of instructor.

MUS 46324 MUSIC THEORY AND AURAL SKILLS IV (3)

Investigates enharmonic spellings, expansion of the harmonic vocabulary, tonal harmony in late 19th century and early 20th century music and other innovative practices of the 20th century. Sight-singing and aural dictation skills furthered in class. Prerequisite: MUS 36324 Music Theory and Aural Skills III or permission of instructor.

MUS 46423 MUSIC HISTORY II (3)

Survey of Western art music from the Classical and Romantic periods, and continuing through the Twentieth century and current developments.  Major composers, styles, genres, and representative works are examined and analyzed, all within the context of historical and cultural developments. Prerequisite: MUS 43423 Music History I or permission of instructor.

MUS 49023 RESEARCH AND PERFORMANCE (3)

Independent research course leading to final competency projects that include presentation of senior recital and preparation of program notes. Culminates in applied music studies and is a major component of the comprehensive process.  BA candidates at The College may select an alternative option of the preparation of a research paper on a topic approved by the student's primary applied teacher and department chair.