CM 345 - Jazz Fusion Composition and Arranging for Small Ensemble

Institution:

Berklee College of Music

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Description:

Credits: 2 credits Prerequisites: HR-212 Course Chair: K. Pullig Required of: None Electable by: All Offered: Spring, Fall Description Through the study of major artists and recordings, the student will identify the compositional and instrumental practices of the jazz-fusion idiom and apply those to writing assignments and projects. Jazz-fusion is looked at broadly and may include a variety of idiomatic 20th century, world music, and popular music techniques. The course does not follow a particular methodology, but rather encourages the student to find his/her own voice within the genre. The class begins with a historical survey of the jazz-fusion idiom starting with Miles Davis' landmark, Bitches Brew recording, and continues with the music of the alumni of Davis' influential bands, up to today. As students apply techniques and ideas learned, they will gain perspective as to how jazz-fusion is part of music as a whole, and examine some of the underlying principles that makes for good composition.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.berklee.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 747-2222

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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