Jazz Voice Fundamentals I

2.0 credits

This 15-week, 4 unit course provides an immersive study of solo vocal jazz and contemporary music concepts for first-year Jazz Voice JCM students (and/or interested/approved VOVC students), emphasizing performance, performance analysis, band interaction, applied listening, critical discussion, and research. Throughout the semester, students will explore various aspects of jazz vocal performance, including jam session and band-leading techniques, chart writing, swing phrasing, ballad interpretation, bossa nova, improvisation, and more