Apr 23, 2025  
Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog

MUS 189 - Introduction to Jazz Improvisation


For beginning Jazz students. Introduction to Jazz techniques and performance with an examination of Jazz melodies, chords, charts, and an introduction to Jazz history and listening. Experience playing Jazz is not a requirement. Basic instrumental technique and some experience listening to Jazz are required. One must audition for MUS 189; auditions are held in the first week of classes. Sign up sheets will be posted outside the music office (3304 Staller Music Office) the week before classes start.

1 credit

Prerequisite(s): Audition required

Fees This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.