Jazz Improv/Combos Course Information

MUSIC 48 -- Jazz Improvisation

John Russell and Steve Tyler, instructors

Monday evenings, 7:00-9:40 P.M. Room A-31

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OBJECTIVES: Instruction in jazz improvisation through melodies, scales, chords, ear-training, and forms. Students will develop performance skills through rehearsing and performing in a jazz combo.

NOTE: New students will be subject to an audition

GRADES: Based on participation (50%), mid-term and final performance (15% each), and two one-page jazz concert reports (10% each). Mid-term will be held during the sixth week; Final Performance will be held during the twelth week

TEXT: "The Real Easy Book, Vol. 1," available in college bookstore. Lead sheets and other songs/materials may also be handed-out in class.

SUGGESTED TEXT for more advanced groups: "The Real Book, Sixth Edition" published by Hal Leonard, available at World of Music or other local music stores.

EQUIPMENT: Some amplifiers and drum-sets are available on site. Some students may be asked to bring their own equipment

ADDS AND DROPS: Student’s responsibility.

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