The syllabi, course outlines and class schedules used in Earl’s teaching at the University of Connecticut are posted below. Earl has served as Director of Jazz Studies at UCONN since August, 2000.
Introductory Improvisation
- Intro To Improv.: Course Outline – Fall 2019
- Intro To Improv.: Class Schedule – Fall 2019
Jazz Ensembles
- UConn Jazz Lab Band – Spring 2020
- Combo – Spring 2020
- UConn Jazz Ensemble
- Tuesday Night Combo/Jam Session
- Combo – Spring 2018
Jazz Arranging
Syllabi, lecture notes, handouts and thoughts relating to the process of composing and arranging orchestral jazz music are included here.
Jazz Arranging 1: Writing Jazz Combo Arrangements – Course Outline & Schedule- Jazz Arranging 2: Arranging for Big Band – Course Outline & Schedule
- Idea Generation
- Jazz Arranging Text Books
Composition
- Composition I/III – Fall 2019 Syllabus
- Jazz Composition – Course Outline and Schedule
Jazz Music and Social Change
- UNIV 1784-013: Freshman Honors Seminar
Applied Lessons
- Jazz Piano Lessons (Spring 2020)
- Applied Jazz Lessons
Independent Study Credit
- Independent Study (Spring 2020)