MUJZ 461D1. Advanced Jazz Arranging.

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MUJZ 461D1
Advanced Jazz Arranging.
Credits: 2
Offered by: Performance (Schulich School of Music)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

This course introduces advanced concepts in jazz writing by examining scores by historically-important jazz composers/arrangers, as well as contemporary masters. Student writing, including expanded combo, big band, and small group string projects, is geared toward public performance by McGill jazz ensembles and combos.
  • No credit will be given for this course unless both MUJZ 461D1 and MUJZ 461D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
  • 2 hours
  • Prerequisite(s): MUJZ 341
  • Restriction(s): Open only to Jazz Performance Majors OR permission of instructor.
  • Students must register for both MUJZ 461D1 and MUJZ 461D2.
  • No credit will be given for this course unless both MUJZ 461D1 and MUJZ 461D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms.

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