MUSC 222 - Jazz Arranging

(3.00)

Course covers the techniques of scoring and arranging jazz music, including orchestration, transposition, melodic and rhythmic embellishment and techniques of harmonization essential to jazz arranging. Techniques covered include tonicization through dominant and diminished sevenths, chromatic and diatonic planing and the linear approach. Composition projects progress to five-part writing, culminating in arranging for nonet. Recommended Preparation: MUSC 221

Course ID: 55602
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Requirement Group: You must complete MUSC 221 with a grade of C or better.