MUS 6230 - Jazz Composition

2 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 6792 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
An introduction to jazz composition with one to four melodic voices plus rhythm section. Students will develop creative application on the basic elements melody, harmony, and rhythm in contexts and practices associated with jazz music. Theoretical and compositional study will emphasize the development of contrapuntal skills, melodic and formal development and techniques of instrumentation and orchestration.