MUS 416 - Jazz Arranging for Large Ensemble

Units: 3
Focus on arranging and orchestration techniques for large jazz ensemble. Study of ensemble scores from the jazz masters and the use of doublings, mutes, voicings, upper-structure triads, and linear harmonization to arrange and compose for big band.

Prerequisites: MUS 212 and MUS 316.
Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 4077.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

recognize and refine the concepts of instrumental arranging for Big Band and Jazz Orchestra.
understand and demonstrate basic jazz harmonic principles through arrangements and compositions.
analyze jazz orchestra scores. arrange versions of jazz standards as part of the development of the arranging skill.
demonstrate basic use of music notation software.