MUS 166
Class Jazz Improvisation I

Credit:  2 hours.


Examines the dynamics of group improvisation at a fundamental level. Techniques of individual melodic development, group melodic development, and group contouring will be discussed and practiced. Requires preparation of group improvisations using the blues, a 32-bar song form, and a modal form, as well as class presentations and group demonstrations of basic group improvisational techniques.