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Designed to provide the pianist with an overall knowledge of the art of accompanying, coaching, and ensemble performance. Encompasses both the vocal and instrumental repertoire, dealing with the diverse periods and stylistic differences of the respective repertoire. Each class period includes lecture on historical and biographical background and specific coaching and critical evaluation of individual performances. Two-semester course.

Semester 1: Exercises in free composition concentrating in small forms. Individual lessons or small group instruction (no more than 3). Semester 2: Continuation of basic compositional materials with emphasis on larger forms. Prerequisites: MUSIC 312 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

Semester 1: Exercises in free composition concentrating in small forms. Individual lessons or small group instruction (no more than 3). Semester 2: Continuation of basic compositional materials with emphasis on larger forms. Prerequisites: MUSIC 312 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

The Junior Year Writing requirement for music majors. Prerequisites: upper-division standing and ENGLWP 112 or equivalent.

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. Prerequisite: MUSIC 334 or consent of instructor.

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. Prerequisite: MUSIC 334 or consent of instructor.