THE CONFUSION IN SOCIETY FOR JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Abstract

This Creative Research is the new composition and harmony arrangement of a contemporary jazz orchestra. THE MUSICAL COMPOSITION OF THE CONFUSION IN SOCIETY FOR JAZZ ORCHESTRA aimed at presenting the method of compositions and harmony arrangements of traditional jazz together with contemporary jazz. This is the using of the main note from a short motif and then expanding the descant by adopting the concept of question and answer (Q&A) There are further using Cross Rhythm and Rhythm Syncopation, Non-functional harmony, Modal harmony, and Asymmetric Meter including Mixed Meters. Moreover, musicians can also create improvisation in order to show the capability and the instrumental idea. The composition is around nine minutes long. In addition, it was given an opportunity to be performed at the Monday Night Live Part IV Concert, playing by Rangsit University Jazz Orchestra on May 26^th, 2014 at Thailand Cultural Centre.