ADVANCED JAZZ IMPROVISATION

MUSIC 531

Course Description

Examine musical improvisation from performers and select repertoire primarily from the Jazz Canon. Explore harmonic, melodic, rhythmic, and cultural expansion into the 20th and 21st centuries of improvisational performance practice. Learn elements needed to transform from a performer into a viable and competent improvisor. Emphasis on cross-cultural understanding and interdisciplinarity.

Prerequisties

(MUSIC 331 and MUSIC 332 ) or MUSPERF 541

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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