MCCCD Program Description

Modern Arranging I

Course: MTC261

First Term: 1991 Summer I

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Basic arranging techniques as used in jazz and rock idioms for combo and special ensembles. Idiomatic uses of harmony, melodic rhythm, voicing, tonal color and notation.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Construct all chord qualities. (I) 2. Transpose from concert pitch for all saxophones, brass and rhythm instruments. (II) 3. Construct logical voicing for like instrument combinations and mixed combinations. (III) 4. Reconstruct melodic rhythm of a given melody. (IV) 5. Demonstrate ability to reharmonize a melody. (V) 6. Construct three-part voicing. (VI) 7. Construct four-part voicing from like instruments and mixed instrument combinations. (VII) 8. Arrange rhythm parts for piano, guitar, bass and drums. (VIII) 9. Evaluate and design introduction, melody, development and recapitulation of form. (IX) 10. Write arrangements for two ensembles. (X)
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. Review of Idiomatic Harmony A. Construction of all chords to the 13th B. Alterations of each chord quality C. Common Substitutions D. II-V-I Chord progressions E. Modal Chord progressions II. Instrument Ranges, Transpositions and Timbre Saxophones A. Soprano B. Alto C. Tenor D. Baritone E. Brass 1. Trumpet, Mutes, Flugelhorn 2. Trombone, Mutes F. Rhythm Section 1. Piano - Acoustic, Electric 2. Guitar - Acoustic, Electric, 12 and 6 String 3. Bass - Acoustic, Electric 4. Drums and Percussion III. Instrument Combinations A. Families 1. Saxophones 2. Brass 3. Rhythm B. Mixed Combinations (2 and 3 voices unison) 1. Trumpet and Tenor 2. Trumpet and Alto 3. Tenor and Trombone 4. Guitar, Piano and Bass 5. Trumpet, Tenor, Trombone 6. Trumpet, Alto, Guitar 7. Tenor, Trombone, Guitar 8. Piano, Bass, Guitar IV. Melodic Rhythm A. Altering Melodic Rhythm B. Counter Melody V. Harmonization of Melody A. Voice Leading B. Resolution C. Color D. Bass Lines E. Harmonization of Passing Tones VI. Three Part Voicing Techniques A. Balance B. Variety C. Weight of Sound D. Open, Close and Octaves VII. Four Part Voicing Techniques - Mixed Instrumentation A. Open and Close B. Use of Intervals - Sonority C. Trumpet, Alto, Tenor, Trombone VIII. Writing Rhythm Section Parts A. Piano B. Guitar C. Bass D. Drums IX. Form A. Introduction B. Melody C. Development D. Recapitulation X. Arrangement for 2 Ensembles A. Five Horns 1. Trumpet 2. Alto 3. Tenor 4. Trombone 5. Baritone Saxophone 6. Rhythm section B. Special Ensemble 1. 2 Synthesizers 2. Trumpet 3. Alto 4. Tenor 5. Rhythm section

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/28/1991

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