Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 2
  • Unit Code

    MUS1322
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    10
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit aims to develop basic instrumental, improvisational, interpretative and technical skills. Students will begin to acquire a practice and performance repertoire based on the post swing era, mainstream and bebop styles. The unit will focus on both individual and group performance skills with an emphasis on presentation.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 4 units from MUS1305, MUS1308, MUS1309, MUS1313

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS1105

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Interpret and create improvised solos over core repertoire using theoretical concepts discussed.
  2. Interpret the basic role of the student's instrument in the Jazz Ensemble.
  3. Memorise and interpret core repertoire from the post swing era, mainstream and bebop styles.
  4. Perform in a small ensemble and solo setting.
  5. Review and discuss musical performances from the post swing era, mainstream and bebop styles.

Unit Content

  1. Aesthetic techniques appropriate to the post swing era, mainstream and bebop styles.
  2. Core repertoire Jazz standards from the post swing era, mainstream and bebop styles.
  3. Improvisation and interaction methods.
  4. Performance presentation from a practical and critical perspective.
  5. Rehearsal conventions and instrumental roles.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Participation in Ensemble, 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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Workshop ^Assessment of classroom work and preparation30%
Performance ^Mini concert performances30%
Performance ^Individual assessment within group performance (panellist mark)40%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • Sher, C. (2005). The new real books (volumes 1-3). USA: Sher Music Co.
  • Aebersold, J. Getting it together, playing along series for all instruments (volume 21). USA: Jamey Aebersold Jazz.
  • Sher, C. (2000). The standards real book. USA: Sher Music Co.

Journal References

  • Jazz Times Magazine
  • Down Beat Magazine
  • Jazz Week
  • Jazz etc.

Website References


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 2
  • Unit Code

    MUS1322
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    10
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit aims to develop basic instrumental, improvisational, interpretative and technical skills. Students will begin to acquire a practice and performance repertoire based on the post swing era, mainstream and bebop styles. The unit will focus on both individual and group performance skills with an emphasis on presentation.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 4 units from MUS1305, MUS1308, MUS1309, MUS1313

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS1105

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Interpret and create improvised solos over core repertoire using theoretical concepts discussed.
  2. Interpret the basic role of the student's instrument in the Jazz Ensemble.
  3. Memorise and interpret core repertoire from the post swing era, mainstream and bebop styles.
  4. Perform in a small ensemble and solo setting.
  5. Review and discuss musical performances from the post swing era, mainstream and bebop styles.

Unit Content

  1. Aesthetic techniques appropriate to the post swing era, mainstream and bebop styles.
  2. Core repertoire Jazz standards from the post swing era, mainstream and bebop styles.
  3. Improvisation and interaction methods.
  4. Performance presentation from a practical and critical perspective.
  5. Rehearsal conventions and instrumental roles.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Participation in Ensemble, 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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Workshop ^Assessment of classroom work and preparation30%
Performance ^Mini concert performances30%
Performance ^Individual assessment within group performance (panellist mark)40%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • Sher, C. (2005). The new real books (volumes 1-3). USA: Sher Music Co.
  • Aebersold, J. Getting it together, playing along series for all instruments (volume 21). USA: Jamey Aebersold Jazz.
  • Sher, C. (2000). The standards real book. USA: Sher Music Co.

Journal References

  • Jazz Times Magazine
  • Down Beat Magazine
  • Jazz Week
  • Jazz etc.

Website References


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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