Course content

Jazz Arranging

Code:

103877

Higher education institution:

Academy of Music

ECTS credits:

4.0

Load:

30(L)

Course contractors:

Professor Zlatko Tanodi (L)

Course description:

Recapitulation of jazz arranging 1. Harmony progression 1. Harmony progression 2. Harmony substitution. Reharmonization. Learning the specifics of brass instruments. Learning the specifics of scoring for brass instruments. Scoring for brass instruments exercises. Analysis of Big Band scores. Composing of at least two arrangements for the Big Band.

Mandatory literature:

1. Paul E. Rinzler : Jazz Arranging and Performance practice : A Guide for Small ensembles David Baker : Arranging and Composing for the Small Ensemble Bill Dobbins : Jazz Arranging and composing - A Linear Approach Tom Boras : Jazz Composition and Arranging

Learning outcomes:

1. Developing the skill of combining various instruments in a bigger jazz ensemble.

2. Scoring jazz articulations.

3. Learning to analyze other similar works.

4. Learning to arrange various styles throughout history.

5. Composing of several Big Band arrangements.

Course in study programme:

Code	Name of study	Level of study	Semester	Required/Elective
104	Harp	integrated undergraduate and graduate	7	required
106	Violin	integrated undergraduate and graduate	7	required
107	Viola	integrated undergraduate and graduate	7	required
108	Violoncello	integrated undergraduate and graduate	7	required
109	Double Bass	integrated undergraduate and graduate	7	required
110	Guitar	integrated undergraduate and graduate	7	required
111	Flute	integrated undergraduate and graduate	7	required
112	Oboe	integrated undergraduate and graduate	7	required
113	Clarinet	integrated undergraduate and graduate	7	required
114	Bassoon	integrated undergraduate and graduate	7	required
115	Saxophone	integrated undergraduate and graduate	7	required
116	Horn	integrated undergraduate and graduate	7	required
117	Trumpet	integrated undergraduate and graduate	7	required
118	Trombone	integrated undergraduate and graduate	7	required
119	Tuba	integrated undergraduate and graduate	7	required
120	Piano	integrated undergraduate and graduate	7	required
123	Music Pedagogy	integrated undergraduate and graduate	7	required
126	Percussion	integrated undergraduate and graduate	7	required
127	Keyboard Percussion	integrated undergraduate and graduate	7	required
128	Euphonium	integrated undergraduate and graduate	7	required
129	Tambura	integrated undergraduate and graduate	7	required
104	Harp	integrated undergraduate and graduate	8	required
106	Violin	integrated undergraduate and graduate	8	required
107	Viola	integrated undergraduate and graduate	8	required
108	Violoncello	integrated undergraduate and graduate	8	required
109	Double Bass	integrated undergraduate and graduate	8	required
110	Guitar	integrated undergraduate and graduate	8	required
111	Flute	integrated undergraduate and graduate	8	required
112	Oboe	integrated undergraduate and graduate	8	required
113	Clarinet	integrated undergraduate and graduate	8	required
114	Bassoon	integrated undergraduate and graduate	8	required
115	Saxophone	integrated undergraduate and graduate	8	required
116	Horn	integrated undergraduate and graduate	8	required
117	Trumpet	integrated undergraduate and graduate	8	required
118	Trombone	integrated undergraduate and graduate	8	required
119	Tuba	integrated undergraduate and graduate	8	required
120	Piano	integrated undergraduate and graduate	8	required
123	Music Pedagogy	integrated undergraduate and graduate	8	required
126	Percussion	integrated undergraduate and graduate	8	required
127	Keyboard Percussion	integrated undergraduate and graduate	8	required
128	Euphonium	integrated undergraduate and graduate	8	required
129	Tambura	integrated undergraduate and graduate	8	required
104	Harp	integrated undergraduate and graduate	9	required
106	Violin	integrated undergraduate and graduate	9	required
107	Viola	integrated undergraduate and graduate	9	required
108	Violoncello	integrated undergraduate and graduate	9	required
109	Double Bass	integrated undergraduate and graduate	9	required
110	Guitar	integrated undergraduate and graduate	9	required
111	Flute	integrated undergraduate and graduate	9	required
112	Oboe	integrated undergraduate and graduate	9	required
113	Clarinet	integrated undergraduate and graduate	9	required
114	Bassoon	integrated undergraduate and graduate	9	required
115	Saxophone	integrated undergraduate and graduate	9	required
116	Horn	integrated undergraduate and graduate	9	required
117	Trumpet	integrated undergraduate and graduate	9	required
118	Trombone	integrated undergraduate and graduate	9	required
119	Tuba	integrated undergraduate and graduate	9	required
120	Piano	integrated undergraduate and graduate	9	required
123	Music Pedagogy	integrated undergraduate and graduate	9	required
126	Percussion	integrated undergraduate and graduate	9	required
127	Keyboard Percussion	integrated undergraduate and graduate	9	required
129	Tambura	integrated undergraduate and graduate	9	required
104	Harp	integrated undergraduate and graduate	10	required
106	Violin	integrated undergraduate and graduate	10	required
107	Viola	integrated undergraduate and graduate	10	required
108	Violoncello	integrated undergraduate and graduate	10	required
109	Double Bass	integrated undergraduate and graduate	10	required
110	Guitar	integrated undergraduate and graduate	10	required
111	Flute	integrated undergraduate and graduate	10	required
112	Oboe	integrated undergraduate and graduate	10	required
114	Bassoon	integrated undergraduate and graduate	10	required
115	Saxophone	integrated undergraduate and graduate	10	required
116	Horn	integrated undergraduate and graduate	10	required
117	Trumpet	integrated undergraduate and graduate	10	required
118	Trombone	integrated undergraduate and graduate	10	required
119	Tuba	integrated undergraduate and graduate	10	required
120	Piano	integrated undergraduate and graduate	10	required
123	Music Pedagogy	integrated undergraduate and graduate	10	required
126	Percussion	integrated undergraduate and graduate	10	required
127	Keyboard Percussion	integrated undergraduate and graduate	10	required
129	Tambura	integrated undergraduate and graduate	10	required

* the course is not taught in that semester

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