Certificate Program in Jazz Arranging

Certificate Program in Jazz Arranging

This is a one-year Certificate program focused in providing you the tools needed to succeed as a Jazz Arranger. Students will learn about the art and craft of writing scores for Jazz Big Bands and Orchestras recording a demo reel with real musicians to gain experience as an arranger working in real situations.

Arranging For The Big Band and Jazz Orchestra

Required (36 Units)                                  Units              Availability
1. Arranging for Voices 4 Su
2. Arranging for Strings 4 Sp
3. Arranging for Woods 4    W
4. Arranging for Brass 4    F
5. Conducting Techniques 4 Su
6. Recording Techniques 4 Su
7. Big Band Arranging-History 4 Sp
8. The Art of Score Writing 4 W
9. Voice leading 4    F

Electives (16 Units Required)
10. Sibelius 7 4 Su
11. Jazz Harmony Principles 4 Sp
12. Counterpoint in Jazz 4 W
13. Composition 4 F

Location: 10801 Fairford Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90241

STATUS: At this time this program is CLOSED