MUS 89 - Jazz Composition and Arranging

    Recent Professors
    Aman A. Cowell
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: MUS 3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course delves into the realm of jazz theory and explores diverse jazz styles from a practical perspective. Through the studies of jazz harmony and melody construction in improvisation, students learn how to arrange and compose for jazz ensembles. Covered topics include historical awareness of the subject, terminology, chord symbols, clear lead sheet notation, transpositions, and scales, rhythms, and harmonies commonly used in jazz and popular music.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:30am–10:45am