Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Jazz Principal Study 1

• Unit Code

  MUS1305

• Year

  2017

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  10

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Mrs Victoria Leslie TORRANCE

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Description

This unit aims to identify foundational instrumental, improvisational, interpretive and technical skills. Repertoire from the swing era and mainstream styles will be studied and the students will begin to build a practice routine and performance repertoire. This unit will also focus on individual performance skills with an emphasis on presentation.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS1118

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Develop an Ensemble repertoire from the Swing and Mainstream Eras.
2. Establish a regular practice routine.
3. Establish acceptable progress in foundational instrumental techniques on the students principal instrument.
4. Establish the skills required to evaluate musical performances.
5. Recognise the technical and interactive skills required to create improvised solos in an appropriate context.

Unit Content

1. Basic jazz stylistic concepts, techniques and interaction methods.
2. Basic scales and arpeggios.
3. Basic sight-reading exercises.
4. Ensemble core repertoire Swing and Mainstream Jazz standards.
5. Foundational practice and time management strategies.
6. Performance presentation from a practical and critical perspective.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Instrumental Lesson and Performance Workshops.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Core Reading(s)

• Leavitt, W. (1966). A modern method for guitar (Volume 1). USA: Berklee Press.
• Niemack, J. (2004). Hear it and sing it!: exploring modal jazz. New York, NY: Second Floor Music.

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