Overview
Jazz Studies : Basic improvisational concepts with emphasis on time feel, phrasing, articulation, melodic development, voice leading, harmonic control and stylistic nuance. Memorization and aural recognition of standard jazz repertoire also stressed. The aural tradition of the music is emphasized through rhythmic/melodic dictation.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Clayton, Greg; Walkington, Alec; Pilc, Jean-Michel (Fall)
3 hours
Prerequisite: none.
Restriction: Open only to Jazz Performance Majors