MUSIC 366 - Jazz Composition and Arranging I

Institution:

Hope College

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Description:

The purpose of the course is to acquaint the student with the notational practices, common practice instruments, basic theoretical and technical skills, and historical stylistic perspectives necessary to begin successfully arranging and composing for the jazz combo. The course is designed to develop arranging and/or compositional skills in the jazz idiom through the study of jazz orchestration and harmonic and melodic practices. Upon completing the reading, listening, and score analysis assignments, students will score several mini-charts as well as a final fully realized composition. All music will be performed and recorded. Three Credits Talaga Fall Semester

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hope.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 395-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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