Improvisation as Practice: Language Methods
MUSC 209
Spring 2027
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This course focuses on the individual, not the group, to develop an individual¿s personal improvisational practice and language system. The course will help students learn how to create musical forms, harmonic structures, rhythmic progressions, sonic landscapes, and melodic ideas within a completely open improvisational setting. The course will also teach students how to develop practice methods that will improve instrumental technique. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Music) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Wilmer, Val. As Serious As Your Life (Black Music and The Free Jazz Revolution, 1957-1977).
Jones, Leroi. Black Music.
Morris, Joe. Perpetual Frontier (The Properties of Free Music)
Steinbeck, Paul. Sound Experiments (The Music of the AACM)
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly readings and/or performance based assignments. Final Project. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students must be able to play musical instrument proficiently. Also have a working knowledge of some music theory. This course will have historical, compositional, and performing components. |
| Instructor(s): Jones,Darius Aston Times: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 12 | | SR major: 2 | JR major: 2 | | |
| Seats Available: 12 | GRAD: 2 | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 2 | FR: 0 |
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