Thematic Development in Improvisation and Composition

PSIJ-346

Students learn to derive improvisatory vocabulary exclusively from a composition's original melody or theme and different methods of thematic development through the analysis of a wide range of jazz improvisations and classical compositions. Through various exercises and assignments, students apply the learned techniques to their instruments.

Credits
2
Prerequisites
Overall ensemble rating 4
Required Of
None
Electable By
All B.M. and P.D. students
Major Elective for
Performance
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Department
PERF
Course Chair
Karen Bell
Taught By
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