Music Jazz Studies Courses

MUJ 180. Jazz Performance Laboratory. 2 Credits.

Drills and practical application of scales, chords, harmonic progressions, rhythmic patterns, and approach-note groups for development of skills in small jazz ensembles.

MUJ 181. Jazz Performance Laboratory. 2 Credits.

Drills and practical application of scales, chords, harmonic progressions, rhythmic patterns, and approach-note groups for development of skills in small jazz ensembles.
Prereq: MUJ 180

MUJ 182. Jazz Performance Laboratory. 2 Credits.

Drills and practical application of scales, chords, harmonic progressions, rhythmic patterns, and approach-note groups for development of skills in small jazz ensembles.
Prereq: MUJ 181

MUJ 199. Special Studies: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.

Repeatable.

MUJ 270. Jazz Theory. 2 Credits.

Introduction to jazz harmony: chord symbols, chord voicing practices, analysis, reharmonization practices, scale choices for improvisation, creation of bass lines.

MUJ 271. Functional Jazz Piano I. 2 Credits.

Performance of one- and two-handed comping style including common voice-leading practices, scales, and harmonic formulas. Reading from chord symbols and lead sheets. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 270.

MUJ 272. Functional Jazz Piano II. 2 Credits.

Performance of one- and two-handed comping style including common voice-leading practices, scales, and harmonic formulas. Reading from chord symbols and lead sheets. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 271.

MUJ 273. Jazz Improvisation I. 2 Credits.

Task-oriented performance of selected standard jazz repertoire. Chord and scale study, solo transcription, analysis, pattern practice, simple compositional forms.
Prereq: MUJ 270.

MUJ 274. Jazz Improvisation II. 2 Credits.

Task-oriented performance of selected standard jazz repertoire. Chord alteration, chord substitution, reharmonization and chromaticism.
Prereq: MUJ 273.

MUJ 275. Jazz Composition 1. 2 Credits.

Examination and application of contemporary compositional techniques utilized in jazz and commercial music idioms through the study of blues and simple song forms.
Prereq: MUJ 180, MUJ 181, MUJ 182.

MUJ 276. Jazz Composition II. 2 Credits.

The examination and application of contemporary compositional techniques utilized in jazz and commercial music idioms through the study and composition of simple song forms.
Prereq: MUJ 180, MUJ 181, MUJ 182.

MUJ 350. History of Jazz, 1900–1950. 4 Credits.

History, biography, multiculturalism, and racism in early jazz and swing through modern jazz. Includes Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis.

MUJ 351. History of Jazz, 1940 to Present. 4 Credits.

History, biography, multiculturalism, and racism in modern jazz and free jazz to present. Includes Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman.

MUJ 390. Jazz Laboratory Band III. 1 Credit.

Large ensembles performing repertoire associated with the jazz idiom. Performances on campus, in the community, and at jazz festivals. Repeatable six times for a maximum of 7 credits. Ensemble fee.

MUJ 391. Jazz Laboratory Band II. 1 Credit.

Large ensembles performing repertoire associated with the jazz idiom. Performances on campus, in the community, and at jazz festivals. Repeatable six times for a maximum of 7 credits. Ensemble fee.

MUJ 392. Oregon Jazz Ensemble. 1-2 Credits.

Large ensembles performing repertoire associated with the jazz idiom. Performances on campus, in the community, and at jazz festivals. Ensemble fee. Repeatable up to six times.
Prereq: audition.

MUJ 395. Small Jazz Ensemble: [Topic]. 1-2 Credits.

Improvisation group. Study current and past small-group jazz performances. Repeatable eleven times for a maximum of 24 credits. Ensemble fee.
Prereq: audition.

MUJ 399. Special Studies: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.

Repeatable.

MUJ 405. Reading and Conference: [Topic]. 1-4 Credits.

Repeatable.

MUJ 407. Seminar: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.

Repeatable.

MUJ 408. Workshop: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.

Repeatable.

MUJ 410. Experimental Course: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.

Repeatable.

MUJ 440. Jazz Pedagogy Practicum. 3 Credits.

Study of jazz pedagogy through discussion, observation, reading, listening, and practice. Topics include curriculum, rhythm section fundamentals, ensemble rehearsal strategies, and improvisation methods.
Prereq: MUJ 182 or MUJ 270.

MUJ 474. Jazz Repertoire I. 3 Credits.

Development of professional performance skills in improvisation through the study of traditional jazz repertoire. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 274.

MUJ 475. Jazz Repertoire II. 3 Credits.

Development of professional performance skills in improvisation through the study of traditional jazz repertoire. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 474.

MUJ 476. Jazz Repertoire III. 3 Credits.

Development of professional performance skills in improvisation through the study of traditional jazz repertoire. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 475.

MUJ 477. Advanced Jazz Repertoire I. 3 Credits.

Development of professional performance skills in improvisation through study of traditional and contemporary jazz repertoire. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 476.

MUJ 478. Advanced Jazz Repertoire II. 3 Credits.

Development of professional performance skills in improvisation through study of traditional and contemporary jazz repertoire. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 477.

MUJ 479. Advanced Jazz Repertoire III. 3 Credits.

Development of professional performance skills in improvisation through study of traditional and contemporary jazz repertoire. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 478.

MUJ 480. Jazz Arranging I. 3 Credits.

Study of use of common arranging skills: reharmonization, instrumentation, block harmonization, tutti scoring techniques, five-part density. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 272.

MUJ 481. Jazz Arranging II. 3 Credits.

Study of use of common arranging skills: reharmonization, instrumentation, block harmonization, tutti scoring techniques, five-part density. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 480.

MUJ 482. Jazz Arranging III. 3 Credits.

Study of use of common arranging skills: reharmonization, instrumentation, block harmonization, tutti scoring techniques, five-part density. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 481.

MUJ 483. Advanced Jazz Arranging I. 3 Credits.

Composition, arranging, and performance of works for large and chamber jazz ensembles. Preparation of works for senior degree recitals. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 482.

MUJ 484. Advanced Jazz Arranging II. 3 Credits.

Composition, arranging, and performance of works for large and chamber jazz ensembles. Preparation of works for senior degree recitals. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 483.

MUJ 485. Advanced Jazz Arranging III. 3 Credits.

Composition, arranging, and performance of works for large and chamber jazz ensembles. Preparation of works for senior degree recitals. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 484.

MUJ 503. Thesis. 1-16 Credits.

Repeatable.

MUJ 507. Seminar: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.

Repeatable.

MUJ 508. Workshop: [Topic]. 1-21 Credits.

Repeatable.

MUJ 510. Experimental Course: [Topic]. 1-5 Credits.

Repeatable.

MUJ 540. Jazz Pedagogy Practicum. 3 Credits.

Study of jazz pedagogy through discussion, observation, reading, listening, and practice. Topics include curriculum, rhythm section fundamentals, ensemble rehearsal strategies, and improvisation methods.
Prereq: For graduates: Admission to MM Jazz Studies Degree or to Graduate Specialization in Jazz Pedagogy - or - Instructor's Permission.

MUJ 574. Jazz Repertoire I. 3 Credits.

Development of professional performance skills in improvisation through the study of traditional jazz repertoire. Sequence.

MUJ 575. Jazz Repertoire II. 3 Credits.

Development of professional performance skills in improvisation through the study of traditional jazz repertoire. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 474/MUJ 574.

MUJ 576. Jazz Repertoire III. 3 Credits.

Development of professional performance skills in improvisation through the study of traditional jazz repertoire. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 475/MUJ 575.

MUJ 577. Advanced Jazz Repertoire I. 3 Credits.

Development of professional performance skills in improvisation through study of traditional and contemporary jazz repertoire. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 476/MUJ 576.

MUJ 578. Advanced Jazz Repertoire II. 3 Credits.

Development of professional performance skills in improvisation through study of traditional and contemporary jazz repertoire. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 477/MUJ 577.

MUJ 579. Advanced Jazz Repertoire III. 3 Credits.

Development of professional performance skills in improvisation through study of traditional and contemporary jazz repertoire. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 478/MUJ 578.

MUJ 580. Jazz Arranging I. 3 Credits.

Study of use of common arranging skills: reharmonization, instrumentation, block harmonization, tutti scoring techniques, five-part density. Sequence.

MUJ 581. Jazz Arranging II. 3 Credits.

Study of use of common arranging skills: reharmonization, instrumentation, block harmonization, tutti scoring techniques, five-part density. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 480/MUJ 580.

MUJ 582. Jazz Arranging III. 3 Credits.

Study of use of common arranging skills: reharmonization, instrumentation, block harmonization, tutti scoring techniques, five-part density. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 481/MUJ 581.

MUJ 583. Advanced Jazz Arranging I. 3 Credits.

Composition, arranging, and performance of works for large and chamber jazz ensembles. Preparation of works for graduate degree recitals. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 482/MUJ 582.

MUJ 584. Advanced Jazz Arranging II. 3 Credits.

Composition, arranging, and performance of works for large and chamber jazz ensembles. Preparation of works for graduate degree recitals. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 483/MUJ 583.

MUJ 585. Advanced Jazz Arranging III. 3 Credits.

Composition, arranging, and performance of works for large and chamber jazz ensembles. Preparation of works for graduate degree recitals. Sequence.
Prereq: MUJ 484/MUJ 584.

MUJ 605. Reading and Conference: [Topic]. 1-16 Credits.

Repeatable.

MUJ 660. Survey of Jazz Composition. 3 Credits.

Overview of important developments and historically significant figures in jazz composition and arranging. Analysis of their music and stylistic traits.

MUJ 661. Jazz Program Planning and Development. 3 Credits.

Designing and nurturing a successful jazz program. Jazz curriculum, grant writing, budgets, resources, organizing student support, setting and reaching program goals.

MUJ 690. Jazz Laboratory Band III. 1 Credit.

Large ensembles performing repertoire associated with the jazz idiom. Performances on campus, in the community, and at jazz festivals. Repeatable six times for a maximum of 7 credits. Ensemble fee.

MUJ 691. Jazz Laboratory Band II. 1 Credit.

Large ensembles performing repertoire associated with the jazz idiom. Performances on campus, in the community, and at jazz festivals. Repeatable six times for a maximum of 7 credits. Ensemble fee.

MUJ 692. Oregon Jazz Ensemble. 1-2 Credits.

Large ensembles performing repertoire associated with the jazz idiom. Performances on campus, in the community, and at jazz festivals. Ensemble fee. Repeatable up to six times.

MUJ 695. Small Jazz Ensemble: [Topic]. 1-2 Credits.

Improvisation group. Study current and past small-group jazz performances. Repeatable six times for a maximum of 14 credits. Ensemble fee.