JPER
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JCM Fundamentals: Improvisation 2

College of Performing Arts: Jazz

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Majors Only
JCM Fundamentals: Improv 2
Spring 2026
Taught By: David Scott
Section: A

CRN: 9118

Credits: 3

In this course students begin the exploration of the effect of European tempered harmony on the continued development of American music (Blues, Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Folk etc). Building on their ability to improvise melodically, rhythmically, and over V-I and IV-I movements, students further develop and internalize rhythmic divisions/superimpositions, and secondary cadential movements through imitation, practice, and improvisation over the Blues, Rhythm Changes, and common song forms. Students will learn to recognize and improvise on movements and progressions commonly heard in “tonal” harmony including the two ways to move from IV-I, from I - ii, secondary dominants, and related major and minor keys. This course culminates in recognizing and applying through improvisation and accompaniment, tritone dominant related (altered) harmony. Stylistically diverse American music from the 20's through today will be explored for aural development and historical context. This class will be held with instruments in hand. Skills will be developed primarily by ear.

Prerequisites:
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Jazz (JZZ)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 12

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:54pm EDT 10/13/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday, Wednesday
Times: 9:00am - 10:15am
Building: Arnhold Hall 55 W13th
Room: 545
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
JCM Fundamentals: Improv 2
Spring 2026
Taught By: David Glasser
Section: C

CRN: 16687

Credits: 3

In this course students begin the exploration of the effect of European tempered harmony on the continued development of American music (Blues, Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Folk etc). Building on their ability to improvise melodically, rhythmically, and over V-I and IV-I movements, students further develop and internalize rhythmic divisions/superimpositions, and secondary cadential movements through imitation, practice, and improvisation over the Blues, Rhythm Changes, and common song forms. Students will learn to recognize and improvise on movements and progressions commonly heard in “tonal” harmony including the two ways to move from IV-I, from I - ii, secondary dominants, and related major and minor keys. This course culminates in recognizing and applying through improvisation and accompaniment, tritone dominant related (altered) harmony. Stylistically diverse American music from the 20's through today will be explored for aural development and historical context. This class will be held with instruments in hand. Skills will be developed primarily by ear.

Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Jazz (JZZ)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:54pm EDT 10/13/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday, Thursday
Times: 9:00am - 10:15am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
JCM Fund: Improv 2
Spring 2026
Taught By: Marc Mommaas
Section: D

CRN: 9121

Credits: 3

In this course students begin the exploration of the effect of European tempered harmony on the continued development of American music (Blues, Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Folk etc). Building on their ability to improvise melodically, rhythmically, and over V-I and IV-I movements, students further develop and internalize rhythmic divisions/superimpositions, and secondary cadential movements through imitation, practice, and improvisation over the Blues, Rhythm Changes, and common song forms. Students will learn to recognize and improvise on movements and progressions commonly heard in “tonal” harmony including the two ways to move from IV-I, from I - ii, secondary dominants, and related major and minor keys. This course culminates in recognizing and applying through improvisation and accompaniment, tritone dominant related (altered) harmony. Stylistically diverse American music from the 20's through today will be explored for aural development and historical context. This class will be held with instruments in hand. Skills will be developed primarily by ear.

Prerequisites:
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Jazz (JZZ)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 12

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:54pm EDT 10/13/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday, Wednesday
Times: 10:30am - 11:45am
Building: Arnhold Hall 55 W13th
Room: 545
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
JCM Fundamentals: Improv 2
Spring 2026
Taught By: David Glasser
Section: E

CRN: 11067

Credits: 3

In this course students begin the exploration of the effect of European tempered harmony on the continued development of American music (Blues, Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Folk etc). Building on their ability to improvise melodically, rhythmically, and over V-I and IV-I movements, students further develop and internalize rhythmic divisions/superimpositions, and secondary cadential movements through imitation, practice, and improvisation over the Blues, Rhythm Changes, and common song forms. Students will learn to recognize and improvise on movements and progressions commonly heard in “tonal” harmony including the two ways to move from IV-I, from I - ii, secondary dominants, and related major and minor keys. This course culminates in recognizing and applying through improvisation and accompaniment, tritone dominant related (altered) harmony. Stylistically diverse American music from the 20's through today will be explored for aural development and historical context. This class will be held with instruments in hand. Skills will be developed primarily by ear.

Prerequisites:
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Jazz (JZZ)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 12

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:54pm EDT 10/13/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday, Thursday
Times: 10:30am - 11:45am
Building: Arnhold Hall 55 W13th
Room: 618
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
JCM Fundamentals: Improv 2
Fall 2025
Taught By: Caili O'doherty
Section: C

CRN: 18565

Credits: 3

In this course students begin the exploration of the effect of European tempered harmony on the continued development of American music (Blues, Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Folk etc). Building on their ability to improvise melodically, rhythmically, and over V-I and IV-I movements, students further develop and internalize rhythmic divisions/superimpositions, and secondary cadential movements through imitation, practice, and improvisation over the Blues, Rhythm Changes, and common song forms. Students will learn to recognize and improvise on movements and progressions commonly heard in “tonal” harmony including the two ways to move from IV-I, from I - ii, secondary dominants, and related major and minor keys. This course culminates in recognizing and applying through improvisation and accompaniment, tritone dominant related (altered) harmony. Stylistically diverse American music from the 20's through today will be explored for aural development and historical context. This class will be held with instruments in hand. Skills will be developed primarily by ear.

Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Jazz (JZZ)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 8

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:54pm EDT 10/13/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday, Thursday
Times: 9:00am - 10:15am
Building: Arnhold Hall 55 W13th
Room: 616
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Days: Friday
Times: 9:00am - 10:15am
Building: Arnhold Hall 55 W13th
Room: 616
Date Range: 10/3/2025 - 10/3/2025
JCM Fundamentals: Improv 2
Fall 2025
Taught By: David Glasser
Section: A

CRN: 9845

Credits: 3

In this course students begin the exploration of the effect of European tempered harmony on the continued development of American music (Blues, Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Folk etc). Building on their ability to improvise melodically, rhythmically, and over V-I and IV-I movements, students further develop and internalize rhythmic divisions/superimpositions, and secondary cadential movements through imitation, practice, and improvisation over the Blues, Rhythm Changes, and common song forms. Students will learn to recognize and improvise on movements and progressions commonly heard in “tonal” harmony including the two ways to move from IV-I, from I - ii, secondary dominants, and related major and minor keys. This course culminates in recognizing and applying through improvisation and accompaniment, tritone dominant related (altered) harmony. Stylistically diverse American music from the 20's through today will be explored for aural development and historical context. This class will be held with instruments in hand. Skills will be developed primarily by ear.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Jazz (JZZ)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 13

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:54pm EDT 10/13/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday, Thursday
Times: 9:00am - 10:15am
Building: Arnhold Hall 55 W13th
Room: 531
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Days: Saturday
Times: 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 10/11/2025 - 10/11/2025
Days: Saturday
Times: 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Building: Arnhold Hall 55 W13th
Room: 531
Date Range: 10/18/2025 - 10/18/2025
Days: Saturday
Times: 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Building: Arnhold Hall 55 W13th
Room: 531
Date Range: 10/25/2025 - 10/25/2025
Days: Saturday
Times: 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 11/22/2025 - 11/22/2025
JCM Fundamentals: Improv 2
Fall 2025
Taught By: David Glasser
Section: B

CRN: 10445

Credits: 3

In this course students begin the exploration of the effect of European tempered harmony on the continued development of American music (Blues, Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Folk etc). Building on their ability to improvise melodically, rhythmically, and over V-I and IV-I movements, students further develop and internalize rhythmic divisions/superimpositions, and secondary cadential movements through imitation, practice, and improvisation over the Blues, Rhythm Changes, and common song forms. Students will learn to recognize and improvise on movements and progressions commonly heard in “tonal” harmony including the two ways to move from IV-I, from I - ii, secondary dominants, and related major and minor keys. This course culminates in recognizing and applying through improvisation and accompaniment, tritone dominant related (altered) harmony. Stylistically diverse American music from the 20's through today will be explored for aural development and historical context. This class will be held with instruments in hand. Skills will be developed primarily by ear.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Jazz (JZZ)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 13

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:54pm EDT 10/13/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday, Thursday
Times: 10:30am - 11:45am
Building: Arnhold Hall 55 W13th
Room: 531
Date Range: 8/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
Days: Saturday
Times: 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 10/11/2025 - 10/11/2025
Days: Saturday
Times: 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Building: Arnhold Hall 55 W13th
Room: 531
Date Range: 10/18/2025 - 10/18/2025
Days: Saturday
Times: 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Building: Arnhold Hall 55 W13th
Room: 531
Date Range: 10/25/2025 - 10/25/2025
Days: Saturday
Times: 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 11/22/2025 - 11/22/2025