Nicholas Manson

Adjunct Faculty

Music and Dance

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

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
28813
Dobson Campus

TBA

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWeFr
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM

Class Started

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
26662
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Private Instruction
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Started

MUP102AM Private Instruction: Guitar 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
26663
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Private Instruction
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Started

MUP102BQ Private Instruction: Saxophone 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
27140
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Private Instruction
Lecture/Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Started

Spring Flex Start 2025

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
28194
Dobson Campus

Performing Arts Center Instrum

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWeFr
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM

Class Started

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
28068
Dobson Campus

TBA

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/28/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM

Closed

Notes: Class 28068 John Coltrane Combo.

28442
Dobson Campus

TBA

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/28/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM

Closed

Notes: Class 28442 Thelonias Monk Combo

28069
Dobson Campus

Performing Arts Center Instrum

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/28/2025 – 05/09/2025
Tu
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Class Started

Notes: Class 28069 Audition Required. Contact [email protected] for information.

Group Title: MPJE

Fall 2025

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
23932
Dobson Campus

Performing Arts Center Instrum

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWeFr
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM

Open

8 of 9
Seats Available

Fall Flex Start 2025

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
23931
Dobson Campus

TBA

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
09/09/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM

Open

6 of 7
Seats Available

Notes: Class 23931 John Coltrane Combo

24200
Dobson Campus

TBA

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
09/09/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM

Open

6 of 6
Seats Available

Notes: Class 24200 Thelonius Monk Combo

23933
Dobson Campus

Performing Arts Center Instrum

In-Person
Lecture/Lab
09/09/2025 – 12/19/2025
Tu
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Open

8 of 8
Seats Available

Notes: Class 23933 MPJE for audition information contact: [email protected]

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