GRMUS 611J-612J — Advanced Jazz Composition and Arranging

2 credits per semester
Fall and Spring
Andy Farber

Jazz composition and arranging for the instruments of the symphony orchestra, thus expanding the scope of writing beyond the traditional jazz band. This gives students the opportunity to explore beyond what is considered to be strictly jazz, and allows for a greater palette of expression with regard to style and orchestration. There will be six recording projects, ranging from chamber brass, woodwind quintet, larger brass and woodwind sections mixed, string quartet, and a studio orchestra that includes harp. All projects may utilize a rhythm section as desired.