Document Type
Syllabi
School
CLA
Department
MUS
Course Subject
MUS
Course Number
MUS
Course Section
3730
Course Title
Composition--Jazz
Academic Term and Year
Spring 2015
Credits
2.00
Hamline Plan Letter
F
Area of Study
MUSP
Course Description
Goals: To increase students' understanding of functional form and harmony in jazz composition through analysis of classic and modern jazz literature. To gain a deeper realization of these principles through application of these conventions in composing new works. To begin to develop an individual and original voice through composition in jazz. Prerequisites: Competence in the traditional language of music and intermediate performing and sight-reading ability are required. Theory of Music I or Arranging and Orchestration are recommended. Audition required. Note: Students may not register for private lessons at other ACTC colleges. Credits: Credits: Two credits for nonmajors (12 half-hour lessons). Upon declaration of major, four-credit lessons are recommended (12 one-hour lessons). Performance Studies Fee: $50.00 per credit. Music majors are exempt.
Recommended Citation
Harris, Zachary, "MUS3730-02.Composition--Jazz.Sp15.Harris,Zachary" (2015). Historic Syllabi -- full text access limited to internal Hamline administrative staff only. 5056.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/syllabi/5056