JS 511 Jazz Theory & Ear Training

Required for all Masters Jazz Composition and Jazz Performance students. Instruction and practice in jazz ear training and a review of jazz melodic, harmonic, and formal practice and analysis. Class meetings will include weekly ear training practice (singing and dictation), presentation of theory concepts in short lectures, listening, analysis, and discussion. Homework will include ear training practice, including transcription, and analysis projects. Open to non-jazz graduate students by instructor permission.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

JS 500/Studio or Instructor Permission