MUS 204
Jazz Theory and Improvisation II Spring 2013
Division I
Cross-listed AFR 214
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A continuation of Music 203, this course builds upon theoretical knowledge, performance and aural skills developed previously. Students will deal with more complex theoretical and performance issues, such as modal interchange and minor key harmony, use of symmetric scales, commonly-used reharmonizations of the blues and “I Got Rhythm” chord progressions, and Coltrane’s “Three Tonic” harmonic system.
The Class: Format: the format is the same as for Music 203, with two weekly meetings, alternating between theory and performance sessions, and including a final recital
Limit: 12
Expected: 5-8
Class#: 3483
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: two transcription projects and two original compositions, as well as a midterm and final exams, and participation in a recital at the end of the semester
Prerequisites: Music 203 (formerly Mus 212) or permission of the instructor
Enrollment Preferences: Music majors and Jazz Ensemble members
Distributions: Division I
Notes: meets Division 1 requirement if registration is under MUS; meets Division 2 requirement if registration is under AFR
This course is cross-listed and the prefixes carry the following divisional credit:
MUS 204 Division I AFR 214 Division II
Attributes: EXPE Experiential Education Courses
MUS Group B Electives

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