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Jazz Studies, Music, MUJS = 0845
1131. Jazz Guitar Fundamentals I. 1 hour. (0;2) A fretboard theory course that includes the study of triadic and four-part voicing structures, arpeggios, scale fingerings and plectrum technique in the jazz idiom. Prerequisite(s): audition and/or consent of instructor.
1132. Jazz Guitar Fundamentals II. 1 hour. (0;2) A continuation of Jazz Guitar Fundamentals I. Prerequisite(s): MUJS 1131.
1140. Jazz Bass Fundamentals. 1 hour. (0;2) A study of melodic approaches to walking bass lines, chord arpeggio and scale fingerings, and the function of the instrument in a rhythm section. Prerequisite(s): audition and/or consent of instructor.
1150. Jazz Piano Master Class. 1 hour. (0;2) A continuation of Jazz Keyboard Fundamentals, including study of polychords, altered chords and quartal voicing. Prerequisite(s): MUJS 1371.
1360. Jazz Fundamentals. 2 hours. (2;0) Introduction to jazz harmony and scales. Drill in ear training and keyboard. Required for freshman majors in jazz studies. Open to music majors who are enrolled in or have completed MUTH 1380-1480. Majors in other fields admitted by consent of college.
1361. Jazz Aural Fundamentals. 1 hour. Drill in ear-training of the melodic, harmonic and rhythmic materials that are idiomatic to jazz. Includes the singing of jazz chords and scales and the singing, dictation and transcription of jazz melodies, rhythms and chord progressions.
1370. Jazz Fundamentals. 2 hours. (2;0) Continuation of MUJS 1360. Prerequisite(s): MUJS 1360 with grade of A or B.
1371. Jazz Keyboard Fundamentals. 1 hour. (0;2) Basic jazz keyboard skills. Keyboard realization of jazz harmony with typical idiomatic voicings. Prerequisite(s): MUJS 1360 with grade of A or B, or consent of college.
1470. Introduction to Jazz Recordings. 3 hours. (3;0) An introductory overview of key artists and recordings in the history of jazz, including their stylistic, historical and social context.
2360. Jazz Improvisation. 2 hours. (2;0) Materials and practices for improvising in the jazz idiom. Prerequisite(s): grades no lower than B in applied music concentration; MUJS 1370 and 1371 with grades of A or B; and entrance audition.
2370. Jazz Improvisation. 2 hours. (2;0) Continuation of MUJS 2360. Prerequisite(s): grades no lower than B in applied music concentration; MUJS 2360 with grade of A or B.
2900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours. Prerequisite(s): consent of college.
3120. Vocal Jazz Techniques. 1 hour. (2;0) A practical study of the basic vocal, interpretative and microphone techniques for the performance of vocal jazz. Prerequisite(s): MUTH 1490, MUJS 1370, 1371 and 1470. May be repeated for credit, contingent on a minimum grade of B.
3131. Intermediate Jazz Guitar. 1 hour. (0;2) A study of the composition and melodic solo styles of major artists. Prerequisite(s): MUJS 1131 and 1132.
3132. Advanced Jazz Guitar. 1 hour. (0;2) A study of jazz guitar chord solos involving concepts of substitution and the reharmonization of melodies. Prerequisite(s): MUJS 3131.
3140. Advanced Jazz Bass Styles. 1 hour. (0;2) A continuation of Jazz Bass Fundamentals and the study of the accompaniment and solo styles of major artists.
3150. Advanced Jazz Piano Master Class. 1 hour. (0;2) Study of jazz piano style and performance practice.
3360. Advanced Jazz Improvisation. 2 hours. (2;0) Performances of improvised solos. Includes standards and original works. Improvisation by memory and reading chord symbols. Prerequisite(s): grades no lower than B in applied music concentration; MUJS 2370 with grade of A or B; Jazz Studies Proficiency Examination.
3370. Advanced Jazz Improvisation. 2 hours. (2;0) Continuation of MUJS 3360. Prerequisite(s): grades no lower than B in applied music concentration; MUJS 3360 with grade of A or B.
3470. Jazz Lecture Series. 1 hour. (1;0) Contemporary jazz composition, performances and presentations by nationally recognized composers, arrangers and performers. Open to majors in other fields by consent of college.
3610. Jazz Arranging. 3 hours. Jazz harmony, melody and rhythm applied to modern instrumentation; arrangements written and played. Prerequisite(s): MUJS 1370 and 1371 with grades of A or B, MUTH 1390 and 1490, or consent of college.
3620. Jazz Arranging. 3 hours. Continuation of MUJS 3610. Prerequisite(s): MUJS 3610 with grade of A or B.
3630. Vocal Jazz Arranging. 3 hours. Group and individual instruction in jazz harmony, rhythm and melody, applied to contemporary vocal ensemble. Arrangements written and performed. Prerequisite(s): MUJS 3610 with minimum grade of B. Concurrent enrollment in MUEN 2624, Jazz Singers, required.
4120. Vocal Jazz Styles. 2 hours. (1;1) Advanced vocal and recording techniques for the jazz studies major with a vocal concentration. Performing and recording with instrumental groups. Prerequisite(s): MUJS 3120 (four semesters), and completion of vocal concentration requirements. Concurrent enrollment in MUEN 2624, Jazz Singers, required. May be repeated for credit, contingent on a minimum grade of B.
4450. Radio and Television Music. 3 hours. Composition, orchestration and production of music for advertising and broadcast. Prerequisite(s): MUJS 3620 or consent of college.
4470. History of Jazz. 3 hours. A chronological survey of the major styles and artists of jazz, from African acculturation in the New World to the present. Prerequisite(s): MUJS 1470 with grade of C or higher.
4610. Advanced Jazz Arranging. 3 hours. (2;4) Analysis and composition of music for the modern jazz orchestra. Corequisite(s): MULB 1808 or consent of department. Prerequisite(s): MUJS 3620 with grade of A or B, and passing grade on Jazz Studies Proficiency Examination.
4620. Advanced Jazz Arranging. 3 hours. (2;4) Continuation of MUJS 4610. Prerequisite(s): MUJS 4610 with a grade of A or B.
4700. Jazz MIDI Performance Seminar. 3 hours. (2;1) The application of Musical Instrument Digital Interface technology to contemporary jazz composing, arranging and performance. Introduction to MIDI hardware and software. Multi-track programming, recording and editing. Preparation of professional quality project on tape with hard copy printouts of score and parts for performance. Prerequisite(s): MUJS 2370, 3620; MUAG 1014; or equivalent.
4710. Advanced Jazz MIDI Techniques. 3 hours. (2;1) Continuation of MUJS 4700 with emphasis on notation software, sound editor and librarian software and digital sampling techniques. Preparation of a professional quality project involving the printing of a full score and individual parts. Prerequisite(s): MUJS 4700 or consent of college.
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each. Prerequisite(s): consent of college.
Music/Laboratories, MULB = 0850
1801 (MUSI 1141/2141). A Cappella Choir. 1 hour. (0;5)
1802 (MUSI 1142/2142). Concert Choir. 1 hour. (0;5)
1803 (MUSI 1143/2143). Women's Chorus. 1 hour. (0;5)
1804. Grand Chorus. 1 hour. (0;5) Admission by audition only.
1805 (MUSI 1121/2121). Orchestra. 1 hour. (0;6)
1806 (MUSI 1122/2122). Wind Ensemble. 1 hour. (0;4)
1807 (MUSI 1123/2123). Symphonic Band. 1 hour. (0;4)
1808 (MUSI 1124/2124). Jazz Lab Band. 1 hour. (0;4)
1811. Accompanying. 1 hour. (0;4) Studio accompanying or sight-reading classes according to capability.
1812 (MUSI 1125/2125). Marching Band. 1 hour. (0;4) May be substituted for required physical education activity course during fall semester.
1813 (MUSI 1126/2126). Concert Band. 1 hour. (0;4)
1815 (MUSI 1144/2144). Men's Chorus. 1 hour. (0;5)
1816 (MUSI 1145/2145). Chamber Choir. 1 hour. (0;5)
1817. Jazz Guitar Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;4)
1818. Jazz Repertory Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;4)
1819. Jazz Keyboard Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;4)
1820. Jazz Singers Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;4)
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