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MUSC 175.00 Jazz Piano 1 credit, S/CR/NC only

Open: Size: 50, Registered: 7, Waitlist: 0

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Synonym: 60341

Laura Caviani

Study the tools for learning the jazz "language." Learn to improvise through scale and mode study, transcription, and composition. Turn chord symbols into chord voicings and accompaniment. Explore the blues, jazz "standards," and today's music. Materials: staff paper, The Real Book, vol. 1, or similar fake book, and the app iReal Pro. Weekly studio class required.

Prerequisite: Three years of piano or instructor permission

2023-24 $376 fee

MUSC 175J.00 Jazz Piano (Juried) 1 credit

Open: Size: 50, Registered: 3, Waitlist: 0

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Synonym: 60342

Laura Caviani

Study the tools for learning the jazz "language." Learn to improvise through scale and mode study, transcription, and composition. Turn chord symbols into chord voicings and accompaniment. Explore the blues, jazz "standards," and today's music. Materials: staff paper, The Real Book, vol. 1, or similar fake book, and the app iReal Pro. Weekly studio class required.

Prerequisite: Three years of piano or instructor permission

2023-24 $376 fee

MUSC 179.00 Jazz Improvisation 1 credit, S/CR/NC only

Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0

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Synonym: 60349

Laura Caviani

The study of the basic grammar and syntax of jazz improvisation styles, including transcribing solos, chord/scale materials and melodic patterns. Weekly studio class required.

2023-24 $376 fee

MUSC 179J.00 Jazz Improvisation (Juried) 1 credit

Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0

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Synonym: 60350

Laura Caviani

The study of the basic grammar and syntax of jazz improvisation styles, including transcribing solos, chord/scale materials and melodic patterns. Weekly studio class required.

2023-24 $376 fee

MUSC 190.00 Carleton Jazz Ensemble 1 credit, S/CR/NC only

Open: Size: 50, Registered: 20, Waitlist: 0

Weitz Center M126

MTWTHF
6:30pm8:00pm6:30pm8:00pm

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Synonym: 60819

Laura Caviani

The Carleton Jazz Ensemble's focus is on improvisation and the fusion between jazz, rock, funk, and Latin influences. There is no predetermined instrumentation. Rather, the ensemble's size and instrumentation vary each term. String players, vocalists, and any brass or woodwind instrumentalists are welcome to register. The ensemble performs once each term.

Prerequisite: Admission by audition

Admission by audition.

MUSC 195.01 Jazz Chamber Music 1 credit, S/CR/NC only

Open: Size: 100, Registered: 16, Waitlist: 0

Weitz Center M027

MTWTHF
5:00pm6:30pm

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Synonym: 60828

Laura Caviani

Small groups participate in the study and performance of instrumental and/or vocal jazz chamber music. Groups are usually formed by students prior to registration, and should usually consist of 3-8 students. Groups rehearse independently, and are coached weekly by jazz music faculty; all groups participate in an end-of-term performance. Students must register, and may not audit; students register for only one group, but may participate in two groups with permission of instructor.

Prerequisite: At least one term of applied music lessons at Carleton, or co-registration in applied music lessons, or permission of instructor

MUSC 196.00 Jazz Workshop 1 credit, S/CR/NC only

Open: Size: 30, Registered: 5, Waitlist: 0

Weitz Center M027

MTWTHF
3:15pm5:00pm

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Synonym: 61348

Laura Caviani

This class focuses on the theory and practice of jazz improvisation. Students will develop their improvisational skills by learning and applying various scales, modes, and chord structures to lab performances of standard jazz repertoire on their respective instruments.

Prerequisite: Ability to read music and facility on an instrument/voice: performing knowledge of major scales: or instructor permission

Instructor Permission Required

MUSC 275.00 Jazz Piano 2 credits, S/CR/NC only

Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0

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Synonym: 60909

Laura Caviani

Study the tools for learning the jazz "language." Learn to improvise through scale and mode study, transcription, and composition. Turn chord symbols into chord voicings and accompaniment. Explore the blues, jazz "standards," and today's music. Materials: staff paper, The Real Book, vol. 1, or similar fake book, and the app iReal Pro. Weekly studio class required.

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

MUSC 275J.00 Jazz Piano (Juried) 2 credits

Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0

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Synonym: 60910

Laura Caviani

Study the tools for learning the jazz "language." Learn to improvise through scale and mode study, transcription, and composition. Turn chord symbols into chord voicings and accompaniment. Explore the blues, jazz "standards," and today's music. Materials: staff paper, The Real Book, vol. 1, or similar fake book, and the app iReal Pro. Weekly studio class required.

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

MUSC 279.00 Jazz Improvisation 2 credits, S/CR/NC only

Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0

Requirements Met:

Synonym: 60917

Laura Caviani

The study of the basic grammar and syntax of jazz improvisation styles, including transcribing solos, chord/scale materials and melodic patterns. Weekly studio class participation required.

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

MUSC 279J.00 Jazz Improvisation (Juried) 2 credits

Open: Size: 50, Registered: 1, Waitlist: 0

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Synonym: 60918

Laura Caviani

The study of the basic grammar and syntax of jazz improvisation styles, including transcribing solos, chord/scale materials and melodic patterns. Weekly studio class participation is required.

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

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