MUSC 2401 - Musical Improvisation

Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: Students will be presented with basic improvisation concepts in the course, including improvising rhythmically, diatonically, over functional harmony, using extra-musical inspiration, and creating free and collaborative improvisations. Through demonstration and practice, students will learn how all of these methods in totality or combination can work to create successful improvisations. Students will be judged based on their ability to demonstrate mastery over a particular concept through their own performance. Possible assignments include in-class performances and a final concert featuring student improvisations.
Pre-requisite(s): MUSC 1120.