MUSC 455 - Theory of Jazz

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University of Maryland-Global Campus

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Description:

Prerequisite: MUSC250 or permission of department. For MUSC majors only. An aural-theoretical examination of melodic and harmonic function in jazz with emphasis on bebop. "Layered" harmonic analysis combined with melodic analysis of solo transcriptions applied to the creation of small group arrangements of "standard" tunes.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umgc.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 985-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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