MUSC 150JIntermediate Improvisation and Spontaneous Composition
Intermediate studies in improvised performance, composition, analysis, and transcription of a range of jazz styles. (Formerly Intermediate Spontaneous Composition and Improvisation.)
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 20C or MUSC 74; MUSC 30A. Students may bypass prerequisites by permission of instructor.
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When it runs
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Studio | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | Music Center 114 | K. E. Hester | Open 8/15 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlton Hester | 1.7 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 | 0% | 37 |
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