Music 335 - Jazz Arr & Comp I
Fall
2026
01
3.00
Mitch Chakour
TH 9:30AM 10:45AM; TU 9:30AM 10:45AM
UMass Amherst
15707
Bromery Center for Arts Rm 155
mchakour@umass.edu
Structural analysis of the components used in big band arranging and composition (ranges, styles, woodwinds, brass, rhythm section, etc.). Much in-process writing. Strong theoretical background knowledge of transpositions, and familiarity with the jazz idiom recommended. Some piano skills valuable.
This course is open to BMUS-Music & BA-Music majors only.