Jazz Composition 1

CM-371

A systematic approach to the art of composing in the jazz idiom. Exploration of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic principles. Standard jazz song form. Analysis of jazz standards. Arranging considerations applied as a means of enhancing a composition. Projects for small jazz group required.

Credits
2
Prerequisites
AR-201
Required Of
JCMP majors
Electable By
All B.M. and P.D. students
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Location
Boston
Department
HARM
Course Chair
George Russell Jr.
Taught By
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