Jazz Composition Ensemble
Course Number
ENJZ-414
Description
The Jazz Composition ensemble will rehearse, record, and perform the 10-piece music of students from AR-328, Arranging for Contemporary Jazz Ensemble, along with music of the instructor. In this course, students will participate in weekly supervised rehearsals. Students will gain experience in ensemble performance (intonation, phrasing, blending, and articulation) along with improvisational and comping skills (rhythm section). Emphasis will be given to stylistic integrity, as well as melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic accuracy.
Credits
1
Prerequisites
Overall ensemble rating 7
Required Of
None
Electable By
All B.M. and P.D. students
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Department
ENS
Course Chair
Tyrone Chase