JAZZ COMPOSITION AND ARRANGING

MUSIC 229

Introduction to the applied theory of functional tonal and modal jazz harmony; analysis of song forms from the standard jazz repertoire; study of reharmonization techniques, chord substitution, and types of chord voicings; principles of melodic writing and motivic development, jazz counterpoint, and voice-leading considerations; and writing for common instruments in jazz ensembles. Students will analyze compositions from the standard jazz repertoire and apply the principles studied to create their own compositions for small jazz ensemble.

MUSPERF 458

Continuation of music composition and arranging in the jazz idiom.

MUSPERF 447

Advanced individual instruction in music composition.

MUSIC 329

Survey of standard musical techniques and devices for arranging lead-sheet-based jazz compositions for medium and large jazz ensembles through score study, musical exercises, and arranging projects for live ensembles. Topics include jazz counterpoint and melody writing; preparing arrangements through outlines and condensed scores; chord substitutions and reharmonization; ranges, timbres, notational and technical considerations of standard jazz instruments; motivic development; voicing techniques, including mechanical, spreads, upper structure triads, and voicings in 4ths, 5ths and clusters; and orchestration techniques, including couplings and concerted writing.

MUSPERF 347

Individual instruction in music composition.