MUAC 3735 - Jazz Methods
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43792,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
David Kana
Email: djkana@ysu.edu
Course Description
3735. Jazz Methods. Designed to prepare students for jazz teaching relative to instruments and voice. Components include fundamental techniques and approaches for directing small and large jazz ensembles, teaching of basic improvisation skills, rhythms section/soloist interaction, and stylistic interpretation. Students will demonstrate basic performance proficiencies in jazz on their applied instruments and/or voices. Meets 2 hours per week. Prereq.: MUTC 1531 or MUTC 1531N or permission of the instructor. 1 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
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The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Material as assigned | Daily practice - assigned individually | |
| 8/31 | Material as assigned | Daily practice - assigned individually | |
| 9/7 | Material as assigned | Daily practice - assigned individually | |
| 9/14 | Material as assigned | Daily practice - assigned individually | |
| 9/21 | Material as assigned | Daily practice - assigned individually | |
| 9/28 | Material as assigned | Daily practice - assigned individually | |
| 10/5 | Material as assigned | Daily practice - assigned individually | |
| 10/12 | Material as assigned | Daily practice - assigned individually | |
| 10/19 | Material as assigned | Daily practice - assigned individually | |
| 10/26 | Material as assigned | Daily practice - assigned individually | |
| 11/2 | Material as assigned | Daily practice - assigned individually | |
| 11/9 | Material as assigned | Daily practice - assigned individually | |
| 11/16 | Material as assigned | Daily practice - assigned individually | |
| 11/23 | Material as assigned | Daily practice - assigned individually | |
| 11/30 | Material as assigned | Daily practice - assigned individually | |
| 12/7 | Final exam | Final exam preparation |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.