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JAZZ STUDIES - MUSH - MUSI - MUSW - MUTV - MUTW - MUTX- MUTZ

MUSH-392. Improvisation (Grad). 3 crs. Exploration of advanced improvisational techniques in the jazz idiom. Fall/ Spring

MUSI-210. Jazz History (Grad). 3crs. Study of the history, sociology, culture and development of jazz from its African origins to the present and beyond. Fall/Spring.

MUSI-232. Introduction to Entertainment Law (Grad). 3 crs. An introductory course for all artists which explores contracts, torts, agency, labor relations, copyrights and communications. Fall.

MUSI-250. Pedagogy of Improvisation (Grad). 3 crs. Survey of jazz instructional materials and methods. Fall.

MUSI 259. Administration of College Jazz Studies. 3 crs. Course exploring design of higher education jazz studies curricula. Fall/ Spring.

MUSI-260, 262. Independent Study Jazz (Grad). 3 crs. Course allowing for advanced, directed research in Jazz music. Requires consent of the instructor. Fall/ Spring.

MUSI-265. Jazz Composition. 3 crs. Techniques and methods of jazz composition and development. Fall.

MUSI-376. Electronic Music (Grad). 3 crs. Study of concepts in modern electronic music production, including acoustics, power, devices, MIDI, storage, software, and computers. Lab; includes independent study projects using technology. Consent of the instructor required. Fall/Spring.

MUSI-383. Jazz Arranging (Grad). 3 crs. Exploration and analysis of representative big band jazz arrangements, demonstrating intermediate and advanced techniques of instrumental arranging. Requires consent of the instructor.

MUSI-434. Vocal Arranging (Grad). 3 crs. Requires consent of the instructor.

MUSW-305 through 308. Drum Set I-IV (Grad). 3 crs. ea. Instruction of advanced jazz drum set technique and idiomatic playing. Audition required.

MUTV-311 through 322. Jazz Vocal Workshop I-IV (Grad). 1 cr. ea. Development of jazz solo and group performance skills, including improvisation, sight reading, repertoire and contemporary vocal technique.

MUTW 311 through 322. Voice for Jazz Studies I-IV (Grad). 3 crs ea. Advanced techniques of breathing, tone development, and vocal styles as they relate to the jazz idiom; development of the standard jazz repertoire. Audition required.

MUTX-311 through 322. Jazz Piano I-VI (Grad). 3 crs. ea. Comprehensive course for advanced jazz pianists encompassing varied jazz styles and techniques. Audition required.

MUTZ-311 through 322. Jazz Bass I-IV (Grad). 3 crs. ea. Instruction of advanced jazz bass technique and idiomatic playing. Audition required.

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