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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Jazz Composition
Course: MTC203

First Term: 2008 Spring
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   0 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: L


Description: Composition and analysis of standard song forms as well as other standard compositional practices and forms idiomatic to jazz



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Construct Ionian and Melodic Minor Chord Scales. (I)
2. Identify Chord/Scale Tensions and Characteristic Tones. (I)
3. Construct logical idiomatic Melodic Rhythm and Phrases. (II)
4. Demonstrate Interval Patterns and Motivic Devices. (II)
5. Construct melody based on guide tone line. (II)
6. Define major and minor tonal centers using a chord progression. (III)
7. Create a modal chord progression based on root movement. (III)
8. Demonstrate chromatic harmony in a chord progression. (III)
9. Reharmonize a chord progression using slash chords and pedal. (III)
10. Compose a characteristic blues song: melody, harmony, form. (IV)
11. Compose a song similar to a standard AABA song form. (IV)
12. Compose a through-composed song using an ostinato. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Introduction/Review
   A. Chord/Scales - major and melodic minor
   B. Tensions/Characteristic Tones
II. Melodic Considerations
   A. Melodic Rhythm
   B. Interval Patterns
   C. Motivic Devices
   D. Guide Tones and Embellishments
   E. Pitch Contour and Range
III. Harmonic Considerations
   A. Tonal Harmony (major/minor)
   B. Modal Harmony
   C. Chromatic Harmony
   D. Slash Chords/Pedals
   E. Reharmonization
IV. Structural Considerations
   A. Blues
   B. Standards
   C. Ostinatos
   D. Through-composed
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 11/27/2007

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