Month/Year of Graduation

5-2026

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Department

Music

First Advisor

Dr. Matthew Storie

Abstract

This capstone consists of six jazz arrangement projects of increasing complexity that were done in the spring semester of 2024 by myself. The six arrangements have been attached via pdf in the sequential order they were created throughout the semester. Each attached arrangement includes a word schematic detailing what each section of the song is specifically doing from an arranging perspective, a score that lines up each instrumental part acting as a roadmap for the songs, and individual parts for each instrument so that the songs can be played by ensembles equipped with the proper instrumentation. The first two projects were done entirely by hand with pencil and paper while the last four were done with a music notation software called Finale. For the sake of organization and readability of the large files, a table of contents is attached underneath the introductory paragraph that lines up with the pages on the actual pdf file, detailing where each arrangement begins. The introductory document also provides some context about what jazz arranging entails, a brief reflection on the overall process, and brief descriptions of each arrangement along with what makes each arrangement stand out.

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