Spring 2027

Jazz Theory and Analysis

Introduction to contemporary jazz theory research through analyzing lead sheets, large ensemble pieces, and solos, plus critical readings of publications.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.92 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.77 GPA, 86.7% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.75 GPA, 80.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • analyze jazz lead sheets, large ensemble compositions, and improvisations with an emphasis on both syntax and music-historical and theoretical contexts

  • develop a critical framework engage contemporary research into jazz theory and analysis

  • critically examine issues of history, culture, authenticity, and law and authorship that inform jazz recordings and performances

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Prerequisites

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Declared in Music MA, Music: Performance DMA, or Music: Performance MM

  • Declared in Music MA, Music: Performance DMA, or Music: Performance MM
MUSIC 629

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  • Declared in Music MA, Music: Performance DMA, or Music: Performance MM

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Student experience

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.92 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.77 GPA, 86.7% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.75 GPA, 80.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Analysis of lead sheet jazz compositions
  • Analysis of large ensemble jazz compositions and improvised solos
  • Critical readings of jazz theory publications

Skills

  • Analyze jazz lead sheets, large ensemble compositions, and improvisations focusing on syntax and historical/theoretical contexts.
  • Develop a critical framework to engage contemporary research into jazz theory and analysis.
  • Critically examine issues of history, culture, authenticity, and law/authorship in jazz recordings and performances.

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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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