Jazz Theory and Improvisation II (Same as Africana Studies 214)

A continuation of Music 212, this course builds upon theoretical knowledge, performance and aural skills developed previously. Students will deal with more complex theoretical and performance issues, such as modal interchange and minor key harmony, use of symmetric scales, commonly-used reharmonizations of the blues and "I Got Rhythm" chord progressions, and Coltrane's "Three Tonic" harmonic system.

The format is the same as for Music 212, with two weekly meetings, alternating between theory and performance sessions, and including a final recital.

Requirements: two transcription projects and two original compositions (one based on pre-existing "Coltrane" chord changes), as well as a midterm and participation in a recital at the end of the semester.

Enrollment limit: 15 (expected: 5-8).