MUSC 128 Chamber Jazz
This course will serve as an intensive laboratory component to the Occidental jazz program by having students learn the fundamentals of jazz theory including the following: extensions of common practice tonality; modes; form; notational practice and reading from charts; basic arranging and instrumentation; and transcription. The focus will be on chamber jazz performance, supplemented by transcription and listening assignments. In class students as well as instructor will critique one another's performances. Permission of instructor required.