MUS 118 - Jazz Arranging

Description
MUS 118 is a study of jazz arranging techniques from quartet to big band.

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: MUS 117 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
None

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:

Identify the ranges for trumpet, trombone, saxophones and voices.
Describe the role of the rhythm section in the jazz ensemble.
Demonstrate the ability to accurately notate for the rhythm section.
Recognize and write examples using various voicings techniques.
Create examples of stylistic one, two, three, and four-part writing.
Create a full-length instrumental or vocal arrangement.
Know and use active listening skills.
Make connections between academic learning at GRCC and the knowledge and skills necessary for careers of interest.
Describe the ethical and legal restrictions on the use of recorded, published, and/or confidential materials, proprietary information and intellectual property.

Course Outline:
I. Review of jazz theory fundamentals

A. Jazz chord nomenclature

B. Rhythm section notation

C. Basic rhythmic patterns

II. Ranges and qualities of standard jazz instruments

III. Study of voicing techniques

A. 4-way close

B. Drop 2

C. Drop 2 and 4

D. Spread voicings

E. Quartal voicings

F. 5-way soli style

IV. Short arranging projects

A. Unison project

B. 5-horn project

C. Saxophone soli project

D. Big band project

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 40-65%
Music Listening: 20-40%
Individual Instruction: 20-40%
Mandatory Course Components:
None.
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: NA

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Elective- Offering designed to expand learning opportunities for degree seeking students. May or may not be required for students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 2
People Soft Course ID Number: 104643
Course CIP Code: 50.09
Maximum Course Enrollment: 20
General Room Request: Music Keyboard Lab

School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Music
Discipline: MUS
First Term Valid: Fall 2019 (8/1/2019)
1st Catalog Year: 2019-2020
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Master of Music degree with extensive history of successful teaching in the jazz idiom.

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20240227T11:10:29
Course Review & Revision Year: 2028-2029