Class Jazz Improvisation II credit:

2 Hours

Continues to examine the dynamics of group improvisation as presented in MUS 166 . Discussion and practical application of techniques of individual melodic development, group melodic development, and group contouring. Requires preparation of group improvisations using blues, 32-bar song form, and free group improvising forms, as well as class presentations and group demonstrations of more advanced improvisational techniques. Prerequisite: MUS 166 .