MUS 3910 - Advanced Techniques and Improvisation I

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): MUS 1110, MUS 1120, MUS 1130, MUS 1140, MUS 1846, MUS 1848, MUS 2846, MUS 2848

Description: Building on Intermediate Techniques and Improv I and II, this course provides students the opportunity to develop advanced technical facility and improvisational abilities on their chosen instrument. This involves a logical progression of advanced-level exercises and applications. Students are challenged to experiment with advanced level techniques to further develop a creative approach to improvisation. The class situates technical vocabulary and improvisational skills within a variety of challenging musical contexts across numerous genres.

Note: This course may be taken once per instrument area.