Jazz Arranging I

JAZZ ARRANGING: FROM SMALL GROUP TO BIG BAND

I. A. B. C.

Fundamentals Instruments of the Big Band Score Layout Techniques Rhythmicization of a Lead Sheet

A. B.

The Rhythm Section Notation of Rhythm Section Instruments Techniques of Rhythm Section Instruments

II.

III. A. B. C.

The Saxophone, Trumpet, and Trombone Overview of the Saxophone and Techniques Overview of the Trumpet and Trombone and Techniques Harmonization for Two Horns

IV.

Harmonization of Three or More Horns

V.

The Saxophone Section Five-Part Voicing Techniques Approach Chord Techniques

A. B. VI. A. B. C.

The Trombone Section Four-Part Voicing Techniques Approach Chord Techniques Four-Trombone Section as Three and One

VII. A. B.

The Trumpet Section Four-Part Voicing Techniques Approach Chord Techniques

VIII. A. B. C. D.

Writing for Eight Brass Combining Techniques Upper Structures Mixing Techniques Writing with Mutes

IX. A. B. C. D.

Scoring for Big Band Combining the Saxes with the Brass Through Doubling Combining the Saxes with Trumpets/with Trombones Sectional Writing within Big Band Shaping an Arrangement