Contemporary Performer
College of Performing Arts: Jazz
CRN: 18004
Credits: 3
This course introduces and develops several key concepts important to the contemporary performer-improviser. Students will perform several times throughout the semester, demonstrating these various concepts. Concepts covered include playing solo, playing duo, and playing with non-traditional instrumentation; chromatic approaches to harmony and melody in improvisation; game theory based performances; and global influences on improvised music. The class will also include discussions and work pertaining to community engagement, and will include performances in non-traditional environments.
College: College of Performing Arts (CO)
Department: Jazz (JZZ)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 12
Add/Drop Deadline: February 2, 2027 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2027 (Wednesday)
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: 7:56am EDT 10/14/2026
CRN: 18036
Credits: 3
This course introduces and develops several key concepts important to the contemporary performer-improviser. Students will perform several times throughout the semester, demonstrating these various concepts. Concepts covered include playing solo, playing duo, and playing with non-traditional instrumentation; chromatic approaches to harmony and melody in improvisation; game theory based performances; and global influences on improvised music. The class will also include discussions and work pertaining to community engagement, and will include performances in non-traditional environments.
College: College of Performing Arts (CO)
Department: Jazz (JZZ)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 12
Add/Drop Deadline: February 2, 2027 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2027 (Wednesday)
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: 7:56am EDT 10/14/2026
CRN: 18037
Credits: 3
This course introduces and develops several key concepts important to the contemporary performer-improviser. Students will perform several times throughout the semester, demonstrating these various concepts. Concepts covered include playing solo, playing duo, and playing with non-traditional instrumentation; chromatic approaches to harmony and melody in improvisation; game theory based performances; and global influences on improvised music. The class will also include discussions and work pertaining to community engagement, and will include performances in non-traditional environments.
College: College of Performing Arts (CO)
Department: Jazz (JZZ)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 12
Add/Drop Deadline: February 2, 2027 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2027 (Wednesday)
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: 7:56am EDT 10/14/2026