This course offers students an introduction to applied theory and musicianship of jazz, including essential harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic structures, appied improvisational techniques, and fundamentals of jazz transcription. This course must be taken concurrently with registration in an Applied Major (jazz studies) or a jazz ensemble. PRE-REQ: MUSC 1115 and MUSC 1406 or 1455, or permission of the department. (exp 2) cr 3. Students may not retain credit for both MUSC 3277 and MUSC 3275.
