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Jazz Band/Improvisation

Lower Dauphin School District

Curriculum Guide

Course Title: Jazz Band/Improvisation
Subject: Music
Grade Level(s): 10-12

Synopsis of Curriculum

Jazz improvisation is a class devoted to developing a better understanding of jazz, elements of jazz theory and history, and improvisation techniques.  The history of jazz as an art form, study of major artists, and listening to and performing solos constitute the topics discussed.

Units of Study Titles

Jazz Theory

Improvisation techniques

Transcription techniques

Jazz History