Creative Music Improvisation 1 (MUSC 3117)

A course for advanced improvisers at an approved level of development. This course consists of in depth exploration of idiomatic repertoire and development of non-idiomatic language. Fundamental vocabularies and mental skills are exercised through solo and group performance.
Course code: MUSC 3117
Credits: 2.0
Length: 22.5 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=MUSC&number=3117

Prerequisites

MUSC 2217 Jazz Improvisation or audition
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Additional Information

  • Introduction to musical parameters
  • Review of instrumental techniques required for improvisation
  • Scale/Chord relationships, alternative modes and harmonic concepts
  • Overview of historical paradigm shifts in jazz history
  • European and other non-American forms of improvisation
  • New contemporary improvisational practices
  • Conducting improvisation with sign/body language ("Conduction" or "Comprivisation")
  • Graphic scores and other alternative notational strategies
  • Psychology of improvised performance
  • Performances and Recording
  • Presentation of final project/ recording, final exam

1. Practical and/or written examinations that demonstrate ability at or above the final exam and learning outcomes of this course.
2. A successful interview with the Music Department Leader and one other regularized music faculty member

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.