Lesson 1: Rhythm Section and One Solo Instrument: Smooth Jazz

• Jazz Arranging: Understanding the Writing (Arranging) Process
• Focus Levels, Melodic, Rhythmic, and Harmonic Functions
• Comping Functions
• Writing for the Drum Set
• Arrangement Considerations in the Smooth Jazz-Funk Style
• Front-Line Solo Instrument Characteristics

Lesson 2: Bebop and Hard Bop

• Bop and Hard Bop Jazz Arrangement Analysis
• Two-Part Writing Techniques
• Voicings and Intervals
• Introductions/Endings

Lesson 3: Solis and Working with Vocalists

• Historical Perspective
• Two-Horns and use of Pads
• Punches and Counter Melodies
• Vocal Ranges
• Melodic Manipulation
• Writing Solis

Lesson 4: Big Band

• Historical Combinations
• Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Focus Levels
• Cross Sectional Possibilities
• Open- and Close-Position Chord Voicings
• Spread Voicings
• Upper Structure Triad Voicings
• Unison Arrangements

Lesson 5: Writing for Large Jazz Ensemble

• Choosing the Soloists
• Solo Feature
• Combo Within the Big Band
• Open Solo Sections
• Background Figures

Lesson 6: Writing for Large Jazz Ensemble (Part 2)

• The Saxophone Soli
• Writing the Soli
• Coupling
• The Sax Section
• Endings

Lesson 7: Writing for Three Horns and Rhythm Section

• History of the Three-Horn Front Line
• Unison-Octave Splits
• Independent Lead with Two-Voice Background
• Three-Part Harmonization
• The Harmonization Process
• Highlighting the Melody
• Cluster Voicing
• Secondary Focus Beyond the Head

Lesson 8: Three Horns and Rhythm Section; Funk and Fusion

• Modal Characteristics
• The Music of The Crusaders
• The Music of The Brecker Brothers
• Role Model Composition

Lesson 9: Writing for Five Horns

• 5-Part Voicings
• Close Position Double Lead
• Voicing Guidelines
• Substitute Double Lead
• 5-Part Passing Chords
• Latin Influences: Brazilian
• Latin Influences: Afro-Cuban

Lesson 10: Final Project: Large Ensemble Arrangement

• Arrangement Planning
• Hooks
• Working With Clients
• Conceptualizing the Arrangement
• The Music of Sammy Nestico
• The Music of Rob McConnell
• The Music of Thad Jones
• "Variable" Instrumentation

Lesson 11: Final Project: Large Ensemble Arrangement (Part 2)

• Building to a Climax
• The Music of Mark Harris
• Large Ensemble Arrangement Analysis
• The Music of Bob Mintzer

Lesson 12: Large Ensemble Arrangement (Part 3)

• Treating the Recapitulation
• Score Analysis
• Color
• Reharmonization
• The Music of Bob Brookmeyer
• The Music of Maria Schneider
• Conceptualizing the Whole Arrangement

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