Linear jazz improvisation strategies for the developing big band: A classroom method for all high school jazz band directors

Cassidy, John P., Jr.

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Title

Linear jazz improvisation strategies for the developing big band: A classroom method for all high school jazz band directors

Author(s)

Cassidy, John P., Jr.

Issue Date

2022

Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)

Carrillo, Tito

Doctoral Committee Chair(s)

Carrillo, Tito

Committee Member(s)

• McNeill, Charles
• Romm, Ronald
• Tharp, Reynold

Department of Study

School of Music

Discipline

Music

Degree Granting Institution

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Degree Name

A.Mus.D. (doctoral)

Keyword(s)

• jazz language
• linear jazz improvisation
• bebop language
• jazz improvisation for big band
• jazz practice strategies
• classroom method for jazz improvisation
• high school jazz improvisation
• jazz language rehearsal techniques

Language

en

Abstract

Linear Jazz Improvisation Strategies for the Developing Big Band is a resource to assist high school band directors to teach intermediate-level linear jazz improvisation. This project will help to equip members of the jazz ensemble with the necessary tools for successful jazz improvisations in upcoming concerts and competitions. This and the accompanying textbook will provide jazz improvisation materials, rehearsal techniques and practice strategies for big band. It is presented in a classroom format with individual parts for jazz ensemble and is intended to be used during jazz band rehearsal time. These five areas of study, Music Theory, Scale Studies, Song Studies, Vamp Studies, and the ii7-V7-I is an introduction to jazz improvisation materials and how to use them in a jazz solo. They are presented in unison and in twelve keys with introductory accompaniment piano and guitar voicings, bass lines, drum rhythms, and background phrases for the ensemble. There is an Instruction Manual for Band Directors in APPENDIX A. In addition, there are concert parts for the textbook in APPENDIX B. This method will facilitate instruction and present rehearsal strategies for teachers. Major scale harmony is used exclusively in this research.

Graduation Semester

2022-12-02T15:10:05-06:00

Type of Resource

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• still image

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© 2022 John P. Cassidy Jr.

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