MUS 415: Fundamentals of jazz and pop music theory including lead sheet symbols, jazz nomenclature, functional keyboard skills in contemporary and jazz styles, score analysis of jazz and contemporary music,

Course Description

Fundamentals of jazz and pop music theory including lead sheet symbols, jazz nomenclature, functional keyboard skills in contemporary and jazz styles, score analysis of jazz and contemporary music, arranging techniques for contemporary and jazz styles, and basic improvisation techniques. Available for graduate credit as MUS 615.