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Intended for advanced music students.  Review and analysis of representative jazz melodic, rhythmic, harmonic, and formal structures, as found in the standard jazz repertoire, specifically blues, rhythm changes, major and minor ii-V7-I, modal, polytonal, and mixed meter.  Students will generate original compositions.

Develops the writing and arranging skills required for multi-horn jazz combos.  Emphasis given to rhythm section, trumpet, trombone, and saxophone.  Imitative writing projects based upon analysis of classic small group jazz arrangements forms the basis of study. 

Develops the writing and arranging skills required for 18 piece jazz ensembles.  Emphasis given to rhythm section, trumpet, trombone, and saxophone writing.  Imitative writing projects based upon analysis of selected class jazz ensemble arrangements.

Survey of western art music from early Christianity, the Medieval period, and through the Renaissance. Major composers, styles, genres, and representative works are examined and analyzed, all within the context of historical and cultural developments. Prerequisite: MUS 35324, MUS 25324 or permission of instructor.

Investigates enharmonic spellings, expansion of the harmonic vocabulary, tonal harmony in late 19th century and early 20th century music and other innovative practices of the 20th century. Sight-singing and aural dictation skills furthered in class. Prerequisite: Music Theory and Aural Skills III or permission of instructor.

Survey of western art music, starting at the Baroque era and continuing through the Early Classical period. Major composers, styles, genres, and representative works are examined and analyzed, all within the context of historical and cultural developments. Prerequisite: MUS 43423 or permission of instructor.

Independent research course leading to final competency projects that include presentation of senior recital and preparation of program notes. Culminates applied music studies and is a major component of the comprehensive process.  BA candidates at The College may select an alternative option of the preparation of a research paper on a topic approved by the student's primary applied teacher and department chair.