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Goode, Bradley M.

Associate Professor

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Research

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  • Brad Goode is one of the most active trumpet soloists, recording artists, bandleaders and guest performers in the United States. In addition, he also composes music, works as a member of several orchestras, and performs professionally on bass and drum set. He is recognized as an authority in the areas of Trumpet Pedagogy, Jazz Pedagogy, Jazz Theory and Jazz History, and is often invited to lecture or write on these topics. Brad Goode also serves as Musical Director for CU's Conference on World Affairs.

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  • Jazz Performance, Trumpet performance, Double Bass Performance, Drum Set Performance, Music Composition, Solo Recordings, Recordings as an orchestra member, Conducting, Trumpet pedagogy consulting, Historical consulting with publishers, Jazz Pedagogy Expert, Experimental Music Theory

Teaching

courses taught

  • EMUS 1437 - Jazz Combo
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023
    Allows students the opportunity to perform in the principal format for jazz expression. The small group setting affords performers the opportunity to refine improvisation skills, improve spontaneous interaction with musicians and expand knowledge of jazz styles and repertoire. Placed through auditions held at the beginning of each semester. Same as EMUS 3427 and EMUS 5437.
  • EMUS 3437 - Jazz Combo
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023
    Allows students the opportunity to perform in the principal format for jazz expression. The small group setting affords performers the opportunity to refine improvisation skills, improve spontaneous interaction with musicians and expand knowledge of jazz styles and repertoire. Placed through auditions held at the beginning of each semester. Recommended prerequisite: EMUS 1437 or previous performance experience in small jazz combos. Same as EMUS 1437 and EMUS 5437.
  • EMUS 5437 - Jazz Combo
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023
    Allows students the opportunity to perform in the principal format for jazz expression. The small group setting affords performers the opportunity to refine improvisation skills, improve spontaneous interaction with musicians and expand knowledge of jazz styles and repertoire. Placed through auditions held at the beginning of each semester. Recommended prerequisite: EMUS 3437 or previous performance experience in small jazz combos. Same as EMUS 1437 and EMUS 3437.
  • IMUS 5093 - Contemporary Topics in Music Education
    Primary Instructor - Summer 2018 / Summer 2021
  • MUSC 3061 - Jazz Improvisation I
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
    Develops skills in jazz improvisation through practical application of harmonic concepts, melodic construction, rhythmic awareness, transcription, repertoire and analysis. Open to all instruments. Recommended prerequisite: for non-jazz majors MUSC 2111. Offered fall only.
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