Percussion
This class is recommended for students who are not familiar with basic jazz harmonic vocabulary. There is in-class listening to recorded examples of Jazz theory in actual practice. Students will learn...
This class focuses on exposure to recordings and in-class discussion of the history of jazz, from its African roots through the present day (over the Fall and Spring semesters). There will be...
A continuation and expansion of Jazz Ear Training I and II. Students learn how to sing Jazz voice leading lines, identify extended Jazz harmony, imitate complex rhythmic figures, transcribe complex...
Placement for this class is done during the Jazz Placement auditions. Emphasis is on ear identification, vocal imitation, and rhythmic development. This class is strongly recommended for...
This course focuses on various techniques of composing such as motivic development, rhythmic manipulation, and re-harmonization, as well as on the structure of form and phrase. Exercises and...
In this experiential class we will learn the Alexander Technique principles which will help you practice and perform with more ease and freedom of movement. We will also address how performance...
A continuation of topics introduced in Jazz Theory III.
Prerequisite: Jazz Theory III
This is a continuation and expansion of the analytic principles and jazz vocabulary introduced in Jazz Theory I.
Class topics include modern harmonic movement, modal hierarchies, chord substitutions...
This is the second half of a comprehensive overview of the evolution of American jazz from its roots in African folksong and ritual through the present day.
Related topics such as Crossover, Third...
Always wanted to learn computer notation software? Tired of not knowing how to make clear-looking printed music for rehearsals and performance?
Sharing his years of professional notation experience...