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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 Principal Study 5

  • Unit Code

    MUS3305

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit will focus on the development of musical strategies for the performance of complex harmonic, rhythmic and melodic jazz repertoire. The study of intermediate to advanced instrumental, improvisational, interpretive and technical skills will be a priority. Repertoire from the Post Bop and Modern Jazz eras will be studied and the students will be encouraged to begin developing their own sound. Students will continue to evaluate and develop a practice routine and performance repertoire. This unit will also focus on further development of individual performance skills with an emphasis on presentation and critical evaluation.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 4 units from MUS2314, MUS2317, MUS2318, MUS2322

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse and develop technical exercises appropriate to ensemble repertoire.
  2. Compare musical performances to further develop critical thinking skills.
  3. Differentiate and Interpret the ensemble repertoire from the Post Bop and Modern Jazz eras.
  4. Formulate an effective practice routine.
  5. Outline measurable progress in intermediate to advanced instrumental technique on the students principal instrument.
  6. Transcribe and analyse solos on complex jazz forms.

Unit Content

  1. Development of technical abilities.
  2. Ensemble core repertoire Post Bop and Modern Jazz compositions.
  3. Intermediate to advanced jazz stylistic concepts, techniques and interaction methods related to Post-Bop and Modern Jazz repertoire.
  4. Intermediate to advanced scales and arpeggios related to Post Bop and Modern Jazz repertoire.
  5. Intermediate to advanced sight-reading exercises.
  6. Performance presentation from a practical and critical perspective.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Instrumental lessons 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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Test ^Principal study performance assessment80%
AssignmentTranscription portfolio10%
Assignment ^Concert practice critique10%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • Aebersold, J. Gettin it together, play along series for all instruments (volume 21). USA: Jamey Aebersold.
  • Rawlins, S. (2001). 21 bebop exercises for vocalists and instrumentalists for the development of jazz phrasing, style and note selection. Hal Leonard Corp.
  • Moses, B., Mattingly, R. (1984). Drum wisdom. A MOdern Drummer Publications Inc.
  • Levine, M. (2006). Jazz piano masterclass. Petaluma, CA: Sher Music.
  • Levine, M. (1989). The jazz piano book. Petaluma, CA: Sher Music.
  • Leavitt, W. (1999). A modern method for guitar (volume 3). USA: Berklee Press.
  • Crook, H. (2002). How to improvise. USA: Advance Music.
  • Sher, C. (2005). The new real books (volumes1-3). USA: Sher Music.
  • Sher, C. (2000). The standards real book. USA: Sher Music Co.
  • Parker, C., Aebersold, J. (1982). Charlie parker omnibooks. Hal Leonard Corp.

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 Principal Study 5

  • Unit Code

    MUS3305

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit will focus on the development of musical strategies for the performance of complex harmonic, rhythmic and melodic jazz repertoire. The study of intermediate to advanced instrumental, improvisational, interpretive and technical skills will be a priority. Repertoire from the Post Bop and Modern Jazz eras will be studied and the students will be encouraged to begin developing their own sound. Students will continue to evaluate and develop a practice routine and performance repertoire. This unit will also focus on further development of individual performance skills with an emphasis on presentation and critical evaluation.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 4 units from MUS2314, MUS2317, MUS2318, MUS2322

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse and develop technical exercises appropriate to ensemble repertoire.
  2. Compare musical performances to further develop critical thinking skills.
  3. Differentiate and Interpret the ensemble repertoire from the Post Bop and Modern Jazz eras.
  4. Formulate an effective practice routine.
  5. Outline measurable progress in intermediate to advanced instrumental technique on the students principal instrument.
  6. Transcribe and analyse solos on complex jazz forms.

Unit Content

  1. Development of technical abilities.
  2. Ensemble core repertoire Post Bop and Modern Jazz compositions.
  3. Intermediate to advanced jazz stylistic concepts, techniques and interaction methods related to Post-Bop and Modern Jazz repertoire.
  4. Intermediate to advanced scales and arpeggios related to Post Bop and Modern Jazz repertoire.
  5. Intermediate to advanced sight-reading exercises.
  6. Performance presentation from a practical and critical perspective.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Instrumental lessons 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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Test ^Principal study performance assessment90%
Assignment ^Concert practice critique10%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • Aebersold, J. Gettin it together, play along series for all instruments (volume 21). USA: Jamey Aebersold.
  • Rawlins, S. (2001). 21 bebop exercises for vocalists and instrumentalists for the development of jazz phrasing, style and note selection. Hal Leonard Corp.
  • Moses, B., Mattingly, R. (1984). Drum wisdom. A MOdern Drummer Publications Inc.
  • Levine, M. (2006). Jazz piano masterclass. Petaluma, CA: Sher Music.
  • Levine, M. (1989). The jazz piano book. Petaluma, CA: Sher Music.
  • Leavitt, W. (1999). A modern method for guitar (volume 3). USA: Berklee Press.
  • Crook, H. (2002). How to improvise. USA: Advance Music.
  • Sher, C. (2005). The new real books (volumes1-3). USA: Sher Music.
  • Sher, C. (2000). The standards real book. USA: Sher Music Co.
  • Parker, C., Aebersold, J. (1982). Charlie parker omnibooks. Hal Leonard Corp.

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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