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SYLLABUS FOR: MUSC319
JAZZ THEORY I
MWF 11:15-12:05 | Room 215

JAZZ THEORY EAR TRAINING EXERCISES
TRIAD SHAPES & OUTLINE MODULATIONS

Worksheet for Test No. 2.

Fill it out, clip it to my office door.

JAZZ in the USC Library:
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BERT LIGON: Office: 122
Phone: 777.6565
EMAIL: BLigon@mozart.sc.edu
Bligon@mozart.sc.edu

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

An introductory course to the language of Jazz music. Study of musical elements and devices in the jazz language.

CONTENT:

Rhythmic and Articulation Aspects
Harmonic Analysis: Functional Harmony, Progressions, Substitutions
Common Melodic Outlines
Chord symbols
Ear-Training
Modal Jazz

ATTENDANCE:

Participation is required. A musician's medium is time. Practice good time by being prepared and on time for class. If you have a problem, see me about it outside of class time. See policy below:

Class Attendance (from USC Bulletin)
Students are obligated to complete all assigned work promptly, to attend class regularly, and to participate in whatever class discussion may occur.
Absence from more than 10 percent of the scheduled class sessions, whether excused or unexcused, is excessive and the instructor may choose to exact a grade penalty for such absences.
The instructor's attendance policy should be ascertained by the student at the beginning of the semester. It is of particular importance that a student who anticipates absences in excess of 10 percent of the scheduled class sessions receive prior approval from the instructor before the last day to change schedule as published in the Master Schedule of Classes.
It must be emphasized that the “10 percent rule” stated above applies to both excused and unexcused absences. Faculty members should notify classes specifically of the attendance policy which they intend to follow in each class.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Jazz Theory Resources Vol. 1, Bert Ligon (Pecknell Music).
Bring manuscript and notebook paper and pencils for every class.

GRADING:

Two short tests (15% each) 30%
Mid-Term 20%
Classroom participation/assignments 15%
Ear Training 15%
One Final exam 20%
Semester Grade 100%

SPRING Outlines Assignment:

Progressions for Outline work:
SPRING 2002:

Outline work Solutions:
SPRING 2002:

OUTLINE TRANSFORMATION

ETUDES FROM JAZZ THEORY I:
SPRING 2001:

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SYLLABUS FOR: MUSC319 JAZZ THEORY I MWF 11:15-12:05 | Room 215

SYLLABUS FOR: MUSC319
JAZZ THEORY I
MWF 11:15-12:05 | Room 215