Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Jazz Arranging 3

• Unit Code

  MUS2307

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  5

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

This unit continues to develop the students understanding of the fundamental principles and techniques of arranging and their application within a jazz context. Intermediate music arranging skills will be developed through an examination of musical elements and key arranging concepts, with the practice of arranging music for medium sized jazz ensembles being used to support and apply the underpinning theoretical constructs. Primary focuses will include: presentation and layout of music, understanding the technical limits and possibilities of the studied instruments, intermediate arranging techniques and tools of creative expression.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Analyse intermediate musical arrangements and compositions.
2. Begin to demonstrate an understanding of basic compositional devices.
3. Begin to demonstrate an understanding of intermediate arranging techniques.
4. Begin to discriminate and apply the features of differing intermediate harmonic, melodic, rhythmic and structural elements.
5. Begin to implement intermediate jazz theory and improvisation concepts in an arranged setting.
6. Create original arrangements for selected medium sized jazz ensembles.
7. Describe the technical features of studied instruments.
8. Effectively implement standard notation practice in a musical score.

Unit Content

1. 6+ part harmony, voicing approaches and application.
2. Five part harmony, voicing approaches and application.
3. Introduction to concepts of orchestration.
4. Introduction to intermediate analysis and application of musical elements.
5. Introduction to intermediate arranging concepts and approaches.
6. Introduction to intermediate techniques of development.
7. Introduction to the saxophone soli.
8. Passing chord techniques and basic substitution.
9. Reinforcement of standard layout and notation practice.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, Workshops, Tutorials.

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.

Text References

• ^ Wright, R. (1992). Inside the score. USA: Kendor Music.
• ^ Nestico, S. (1993). The complete arranger. USA: Fenwood Music Co.
• ^ Nicholl, M. & Grudzinski, R. (2007). Music notation: preparing scores and parts. USA: Berklee Press.
• Lowell, D. & Pullig, K. (2003). Arranging for large jazz ensembles. Boston: Berklee Press.
• Pease, T. & Pullig, K. (2001). Modern jazz voicings: arranging for small and medium ensembles. Boston: Berklee Press.
• Sturm, F. (1995). Changes over time: the evolution of jazz arranging. USA: Advance Music.
• Blatter, A. (2002). Instrumentation and orchestration. Australia: Schirmer Thomson Learning.

^ Mandatory reference

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