MUTC 3712 - Jazz Arranging 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 44068,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Kent Engelhardt
Email: kjengelhardt@ysu.edu
Course Description
3712. Jazz Arranging 1. Scoring in the jazz idiom with emphasis on harmonic concepts, voicing procedures, form, and stylistic trends developed by major jazz composer-arrangers. Detailed study of instrumental techniques with projects scored for various size ensembles. Student arrangements are performed in reading sessions and concerts. Prereq.: MUTC 1532 and MUAC 2668 or permission of instructor. Classes must be taken in sequence. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Jazz Arranging and Composing: A Linear Approach | Bill Dobbins | |
| Required | Jazz Arranging Supplement | Kent Engelhardt |
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 Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8/24 | Dobbins Ch. 1 | 4-part voicing | |
| Wed | 8/26 | Dobbins Ch. 1 | 4-part voicing | |
| Fri | 8/28 | Dobbins Ch. 1 | 4-part voicing | WS1 |
| Mon | 8/31 | Dobbins Ch. 1 | Passing chords | |
| Wed | 9/2 | Dobbins Ch. 1 | Passing chords | |
| Fri | 9/4 | Dobbins Ch. 1 | Passing chords | WS2 |
| Mon | 9/7 | Supplement | Rhythmic setting | |
| Wed | 9/9 | Supplement | Rhythmic setting | |
| Fri | 9/11 | Supplement | Rhythmic setting | WS3 |
| Mon | 9/14 | Dobbins Ch. 1, Supplement | Close, D-2, D-2/4 | |
| Wed | 9/16 | Dobbins Ch. 1, Supplement | Close, D-2, D-2/4 | |
| Fri | 9/18 | Dobbins Ch. 1, Supplement | Close, D-2, D-2/4 | WS4 |
| Mon | 9/21 | Dobbins Ch. 5, Supplement | Melody harmonization | |
| Wed | 9/23 | Dobbins Ch. 5, Supplement | Melody harmonization | |
| Fri | 9/25 | Dobbins Ch. 5, Supplement | Melody harmonization | WS5 |
| Mon | 9/28 | Septet Arrangement | ||
| Wed | 9/30 | Septet Arrangement | ||
| Fri | 10/2 | Septet Arrangement | ||
| Mon | 10/5 | Septet Arrangement | ||
| Wed | 10/7 | Septet Arrangement | ||
| Fri | 10/9 | Septet Arrangement | ||
| Mon | 10/12 | Dobbins Ch. 2 | 2-part voicing | |
| Wed | 10/14 | Dobbins Ch. 2 | 2-part voicing | |
| Fri | 10/16 | Dobbins Ch. 2 | 2-part voicing | WS5A |
| Mon | 10/19 | Dobbins Ch. 3, Supplement | Bass lines | |
| Wed | 10/21 | Dobbins Ch. 3, Supplement | Bass lines | |
| Fri | 10/23 | Dobbins Ch. 3, Supplement | Bass lines | WS6 |
| Mon | 10/26 | Dobbins Ch. 3, Supplement | Drum Set | |
| Wed | 10/28 | Dobbins Ch. 3, Supplement | Drum Set | |
| Fri | 10/30 | Dobbins Ch. 3, Supplement | Drum Set | WS7 |
| Mon | 11/2 | Quintet Arrangement | ||
| Wed | 11/4 | Quintet Arrangement | ||
| Fri | 11/6 | Quintet Arrangement | ||
| Mon | 11/9 | Quintet Arrangement | ||
| Wed | 11/11 | Quintet Arrangement | ||
| Fri | 11/13 | Quintet Arrangement | ||
| Mon | 11/16 | Dobbins Ch. 4, Supplement | 3-part voicing | |
| Wed | 11/18 | Dobbins Ch. 4, Supplement | 3-part voicing | |
| Fri | 11/20 | Dobbins Ch. 4, Supplement | 3-part voicing | WS8 |
| Mon | 11/23 | Dobbins Ch. 4, Supplement | Melody harmonization | |
| Wed | 11/25 | Dobbins Ch. 4, Supplement | Melody harmonization | |
| Fri | 11/27 | Dobbins Ch. 4, Supplement | Melody harmonization | WS9 |
| Mon | 11/30 | Sextet Arrangement | ||
| Wed | 12/2 | Sextet Arrangement | ||
| Fri | 12/4 | Sextet Arrangement | ||
| Mon | 12/7 | Sextet Arrangement | ||
| Wed | 12/9 | Sextet Arrangement | ||
| Fri | 12/11 | Sextet Arrangement |
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.