Jazz Studies (B)

Study of the history, sociology, culture and development of jazz from its African origins to the present and beyond.

An introductory course for all artists which explores contracts, torts, agency, labor relations, copyrights and communications.

Survey of jazz instructional materials and methods.

Course exploring design of higher education jazz studies curricula.

Course allowing for advanced, directed research in Jazz music.

Course allowing for advanced, directed research in Jazz music.

Techniques and methods of jazz composition and development.

Study of concepts in modern electronic music production, including acoustics, power, devices, MIDI, storage, software, and computers. Lab; includes independent study projects using technology.

Exploration and analysis of representative big band jazz arrangements, demonstrating intermediate and advanced techniques of instrumental arranging.

Requires consent of the instructor.