A course for advanced improvisers at an approved level of development. This course consists of in depth exploration of idiomatic repertoire and development of non-idiomatic language. Fundamental vocabularies and mental skills are exercised through solo and group performance.
Prerequisites
MUSC 2217 Jazz Improvisation or audition.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Introduction to musical parameters
- Review of instrumental techniques required for improvisation
- Scale/Chord relationships, alternative modes and harmonic concepts
- Overview of historical paradigm shifts in jazz history
- European and other non-American forms of improvisation
- New contemporary improvisational practices
- Conducting improvisation with sign/body language ("Conduction" or "Comprivisation")
- Graphic scores and other alternative notational strategies
- Psychology of improvised performance
- Performances and Recording
- Presentation of final project/ recording, final exam
1. Practical and/or written examinations that demonstrate ability at or above the final exam and learning outcomes of this course.
2. A successful interview with the Music Department Leader and one other regularized music faculty member
For more information about Music courses, please email [email protected].
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71676 |
September 8, 2026 to December 15, 2026 |
Seminar | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.