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In this course, emphasis will be placed on practical application, and pacing will be determined by class progress. Future semesters will cover arranging, harmonizing concepts, and composition. Jazz Theory 1 focuses on the harmonic and formal aspects of the music. Beginning with an overview of the diatonic 7th chords and major modes, the course primarily deals with Roman numeral analysis and common harmonic motion and progressions in jazz, as well as standard forms. This will also include some basic ear-training and identification. The course also includes an introduction to voice leading in jazz, and an introduction to the “Bebop” vocabulary and its application. Jazz Theory 2 begins with a continued focus on harmonic function, and the application of this knowledge. The course will address “chord-scales” and their application, and begin to analyze jazz improvised solos from the “Bebop” and “Hardbop” periods. The course will define and examine examples of “making the chord changes” – how this is accomplished through implications of melody content, and to understand the relationship between melodic content (solos) and the harmony. Rhythm vocabulary will also be addressed. Prerequisite: Knowledge of traditional music theory and notation. Minimum of four students.