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School: Western Australian 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 4

  • Unit Code

    MUS2322

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    10

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit enables students to further improve their instrumental, improvisational, interpretive and technical skills. Students will also be given the opportunity to create new musical interpretations of designated repertoire. The Bebop, Hard-Bop and Latin Jazz styles will be studied and students will continue to manage and plan a practice and performance repertoire. The unit will be centred on the continued development of both individual and group performance skills with an emphasis on presentation and critical evaluation.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 4 units from MUS2305, MUS2308, MUS2309, MUS2313

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Compose original works for the Jazz ensemble.
  2. Construct and develop improvised solos over core repertoire using theoretical concepts discussed.
  3. Construct new interpretations of designated repertoire and original compositions.
  4. Demonstrate the instrumental skills required for performance in a small ensemble and solo setting.
  5. Memorize compositions from the Bebop, Hard-Bop and Latin Jazz repertoire.
  6. Produce and perform a recital program.

Unit Content

  1. Competent skills in improvisation and interaction methods.
  2. Compositions from the Bebop, Hard-Bop and Latin Jazz repertoire.
  3. Interpretive aesthetic techniques relevant to the Hard-Bop and Post-Bop Jazz styles.
  4. Performance presentation from a practical and critical perspective.
  5. Rehearsal conventions and instrumental roles distinguishing the Hard-Bop and Post-Bop Jazz styles.

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
WorkshopAssessment of classroom work and preparation30%
PerformanceMini concert performances30%
PerformanceIndividual assessment within group performance (panellist mark)40%

Text References

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

Journal References

  • Jazz Times Magazine
  • Jazz Week
  • Down Beat Magazine
  • 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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School: Western Australian 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 4

  • Unit Code

    MUS2322

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    10

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit enables students to further improve their instrumental, improvisational, interpretive and technical skills. Students will also be given the opportunity to create new musical interpretations of designated repertoire. The Bebop, Hard-Bop and Latin Jazz styles will be studied and students will continue to manage and plan a practice and performance repertoire. The unit will be centred on the continued development of both individual and group performance skills with an emphasis on presentation and critical evaluation.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 4 units from MUS2305, MUS2308, MUS2309, MUS2313

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Compose original works for the Jazz ensemble.
  2. Construct and develop improvised solos over core repertoire using theoretical concepts discussed.
  3. Construct new interpretations of designated repertoire and original compositions.
  4. Demonstrate the instrumental skills required for performance in a small ensemble and solo setting.
  5. Memorize compositions from the Bebop, Hard-Bop and Latin Jazz repertoire.
  6. Produce and perform a recital program.

Unit Content

  1. Competent skills in improvisation and interaction methods.
  2. Compositions from the Bebop, Hard-Bop and Latin Jazz repertoire.
  3. Interpretive aesthetic techniques relevant to the Hard-Bop and Post-Bop Jazz styles.
  4. Performance presentation from a practical and critical perspective.
  5. Rehearsal conventions and instrumental roles distinguishing the Hard-Bop and Post-Bop Jazz styles.

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
WorkshopAssessment of classroom work and preparation30%
PerformanceMini concert performances30%
PerformanceIndividual assessment within group performance (panellist mark)40%

Text References

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

Journal References

  • Jazz Times Magazine
  • Jazz Week
  • Down Beat Magazine
  • 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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