Nicholas Manson

Adjunct Faculty

Music

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

MUP102AD Private Instruction: Piano 2 Credits

Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four-course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17908
Dobson Campus

TBA

Private Instruction
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2023 - 12/15/2023

Class Started

Notes: Class 17908 Registration is by department permission only. To register please visit: https://www.mesacc.edu/departments/music/private-instruction

MUP164 Jazz Improvisation I 2 Credits

Theoretical and performance skills in many styles of jazz improvisation. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
19742
Dobson Campus

Performing Arts Center Instrum

In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWeFr
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Closed

Fall Flex Start 2023

MUP183 Jazz Combo 1 Credits

Jazz Combo participation provides an opportunity for students to develop improvisational skills in a variety of styles from historical and contemporary jazz practice, while offering a creative outlet for composers and arrangers.

Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
19741
Dobson Campus

TBA

In Person
Lecture/Lab
09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Class Started

Notes: Class 19741 John Coltrane Combo

20230
Dobson Campus

TBA

In Person
Lecture/Lab
09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Closed

Notes: Class 20230 Thelonius Monk Combo

19743
Dobson Campus

Performing Arts Center Instrum

In Person
Lecture/Lab
09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023
Tu
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Class Started

Notes: Class 19743 MPJE for audition information contact: nicholas.manson@mesacc.edu

Spring 2024

MTC203 Jazz Composition 3 Credits

Composition and analysis of standard song forms as well as other standard compositional practices and forms idiomatic to jazz.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC155, or MUP165, or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33717
Dobson Campus

TBA

In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWeFr
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Open

8 of 10
Seats Available

Spring Flex Start 2024

MUP165 Jazz Improvisation II 2 Credits

Intermediate theoretical and performance skills in many styles of jazz improvisation.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP164 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
29191
Dobson Campus

Performing Arts Center Instrum

In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWeFr
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Open

8 of 10
Seats Available

MUP183 Jazz Combo 1 Credits

Jazz Combo participation provides an opportunity for students to develop improvisational skills in a variety of styles from historical and contemporary jazz practice, while offering a creative outlet for composers and arrangers.

Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28980
Dobson Campus

TBA

In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/30/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Open

6 of 6
Seats Available

Notes: Class 28980 John Coltrane Combo.

29600
Dobson Campus

TBA

In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/30/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Open

6 of 6
Seats Available

Notes: Class 29600 Thelonias Monk Combo

28981
Dobson Campus

Performing Arts Center Instrum

In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/30/2024 - 05/10/2024
Tu
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Open

6 of 6
Seats Available

Notes: Class 28981 Audition Required. Contact nicholas.manson@mesacc.edu for information.

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