MUS 415 Jazz Arranging I

Introduction to the elements of jazz arranging and composition for the jazz ensemble, emphasizing multiple-part voicings, jazz harmony, melodic fluency, form, instrumentation, nomenclature, rhythm, ear-training and the jazz style. Compositions and arrangements for big band sections and full big band will be performed and critiqued when practical.
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MUS 414

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