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Jazz Composition Jazz Composition - 2 credits MUTH M304 Tony Dagradi [email protected], (504) 919-0122 Fall 2020 TR - 11:00am This course is the study of jazz composition and arranging with the emphasis on writing for small groups. Prerequisites: MUJZ M107, M108, or permission of instructor Text: Instrumental Jazz Arranging by Mike Tomaro Publisher: Hal Leonard, ISBN-978-1-4234-5274-4 Reference: Jazz Arranging and Composing by Bill Dobbins (Reference) Publisher: Advance Music (June 1986) Language: English ISBN-10: 3892210063 ISBN-13: 978-3892210061 Course Goals and Course Objectives As a part of the Jazz Studies curriculum, this class is focused on the techniques and practices associated with the arranging and composing for small chamber jazz ensembles of jazz. Students will learn about voicing techniques, instrumental transpositions, rhythm section chart preparation, two-part contrapuntal writing, forms, motifs, and more arranging and compositional techniques. Expected Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate understanding of arranging and composing techniques for small jazz chamber ensembles through realizing writing assignments and having them performed. Topics and Due Dates (Subject to change) T Aug. 25 Chord Symbols, Chord-Scale Relationships, Voicings R Aug. 27 Jazz Combo Instrument Ranges, Transpositions - Chapter 10 and 12 Melodic Paraphrase T Sept. 1 COMPOSE melodic paraphrase (4 Points) R Sept. 3 QUIZ on Chords, Scales, Ranges & Transpositions (6 points) T Sept. 8 two-part Harmonization Chapter 2 R Sept. 10 Cont. two part T Sept. 15 COMPOSE two-part harmonization to paraphrase (4 points) R Sept. 17 Two-part writing – Counter melody chapter 3 T Sept. 22 WRITE a counter melody to a 32-Bar Standard using Three-step process (10 points) R Sept. 24 Blues Arranging, Intros, and Endings. T Sept. 29 ARRANGE a 32-bar song: (half 2-part Block, and half 2-part Contrapuntal) (10 points) R Oct. 1 COMPOSE a 12-bar blues melody and chords (6 points) T, R Oct. 6,8 Reharmonization, Substitutions, More Progressions T Oct. 13 SCORE\PARTS\RECORDING of your 12-BAR BLUES arranged for 2 horns and rhythm section (10 points) (Midterm Grade determined from above) (50 points so far) R Oct. 15 Four note close position voicings T Oct. 20 COMPOSE a new melody (contrafact) based on a standard tune’s chord progression (10 points) R Oct. 22 Harmonization of Non Harmonic tones Four note open position voicings T Oct. 27 Three note close and open position voicings ARRANGE a 32-bar song: Half 3-part Block and half 3-part Contrapuntal (10 points) R, T , R Oct. 29, Nov. 3, 5 Schedule a private lesson during class time Five note voicings Accompaniment devices SCORE\PARTS\RECORDING of your borrowed chord melody arranged for 3 horns and rhythm section (10 points) T Nov. 10 WRITE an original melody\chords or Arrange a song for vocalist and three horns (10 points) R, T, R Nov. 12, 17, 19 Private Lessons T, R, Nov. 24, 26 No Class - Thanksgiving Break T, R, T Dec 1, 3 8 SCORE\PARTS\RECORDING of your Original Melody\Chords arranged for (at least) 3 instruments plus rhythm section. (10 points) Total 100 points Grades: A=96-100, A- =92-95, B+=88-91, B=84-87, B- =80-83, C+=76-79, C=72-75, C- =68-71, D=63-67 Assignments should be turned in on the date indicated. If turned in late, 1 point will be deducted per class per late assignment. Those needing to be redone, if turned in promptly at the next class, will receive no penalty. Make an appointment for extra help with Professor Dagradi right away if you’re having difficulty! Attendance: No more than four absences per semester (for any reason). Each added absence lowers grade one letter grade increment. Make up assignments promptly after an illness. Academic Integrity: All work you do for this class is expected to be your own, and academic dishonesty (including, but not limited to, plagiarism on papers or cheating on exams) will be punished. A summary of the University’s definitions and procedures concerning academic integrity can be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin (pp. 46-47 of the 2003-5 Bulletin). If you are uncertain how to use and cite the work of others within your own work, consult reference works such as Kate L. Turabain, A Manual for Written Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 6th ed., revised by John Grossman and Alice Bennett, Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1966), or see instructor. Special Accommodations: If you have a disability and wish to receive accommodations, please contact Disability Services at 504-865-2990. If you wish to receive test accommodations (e.g., extended test time), you will need to give the course instructor an official Accommodation Form from Disability Services. The Office of Disability Services is located in Marquette Hall 112. Evacuation Statement: At times, ordinary university operations are interrupted as a result of tropical storms, hurricanes, or other emergencies that require evacuation or suspension of on- campus activities. To prepare for such emergencies, all students will do the following during the first week of classes: 1. Practice signing on for each course through Canvas. 2. Provide regular and alternative e-mail address and phone contact information to each instructor. In the event of an interruption to our course due to the result of an emergency requiring an evacuation or suspension of campus activities, students will: 3. Pack textbooks, assignments, syllabi and any other needed materials for each course ad bring during an evacuation/suspension 4. Keep up with course work during the evacuation/suspension as specified on course syllabi and on-line Canvas courses. 5. Complete any reading and/or writing assignments given by professors before emergency began. Assuming a power source is available…. 6. Log on to university Web site within 48 hours of an evacuation/suspension. 7. Monitor the main university site (www.loyno.edu) for general information. 8. Log on to each course through Canvas or e-mail within 48 hours of an evacuation/ suspension to receive further information regarding contacting course instructors for assignments, etc. 9. Complete Canvas and/or other online assignments posted by professors (students are required to turn in assignments on time during the evacuation/suspension period and once the university campus has reopened.) 10. Contact professors during an evacuation/suspension (or as soon as classes resume on campus) to explain any emergency circumstances that may have prevented them from completing expected work. Further information about student responsibilities in emergencies is available on the Academic Affairs web site: http://academicaffairs.loyno.edu/students-emergency-responsibilities .
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