MUTC 3712 01: Jazz Arranging 1

MUTC 3712 - Jazz Arranging 1

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 44068,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Kent Engelhardt

Email: kjengelhardt@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Kent J. Engelhardt, Ph.D.

Ph. D., Ethnomusicology, The University of Pittsburgh

M.A., Ethnomusicology, The University of Pittsburgh

M.M. Music Performance, Youngstown State University

B.M. Music Performance, Youngstown State University

Office: BLISS 2212

Phone: 330-941-1543

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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.  

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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.