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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 5

  • Unit Code

    MUS3321

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit will concentrate on the development of musical strategies for the performance of complex harmonic, rhythmic and melodic Jazz repertoire. The study of advanced instrumental, improvisational, interpretive and technical skills is a focus. The Post-Bop and Modern Jazz styles will be studied and students will be encouraged to develop their own sound. The unit will be centred on the continued development of both individual and group performance skills with an emphasis on analysis, presentation and critical evaluation.

Prerequisite Rule

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

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS3311

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse and create improvised solos over complex jazz forms.
  2. Compose original works for the solo artist and Jazz ensemble with techniques studied.
  3. Devise new interpretations of designated repertoire, projects, arrangements and original compositions.
  4. Memorise core repertoire from the Post-Bop and Modern Jazz period.
  5. Outline, workshop and perform a recital program.
  6. Perform with advanced instrumental skill in a small ensemble and solo setting.

Unit Content

  1. Aesthetic techniques relevant to the Post-Bop and Modern Jazz styles.
  2. Development of sound.
  3. Jazz standards from the Post-Bop and Modern Jazz and extended repertoire.
  4. Performance presentation from a practical and critical perspective.
  5. Proficient improvisation and interaction methods.

Additional Learning Experience Information

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

Text References

  • 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 Aebersold Jazz.
  • Sher, C. (2000). The standards real book. USA: Sher Music.

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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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 5

  • Unit Code

    MUS3321

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit will concentrate on the development of musical strategies for the performance of complex harmonic, rhythmic and melodic Jazz repertoire. The study of advanced instrumental, improvisational, interpretive and technical skills is a focus. The Post-Bop and Modern Jazz styles will be studied and students will be encouraged to develop their own sound. The unit will be centred on the continued development of both individual and group performance skills with an emphasis on analysis, presentation and critical evaluation.

Prerequisite Rule

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

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS3311

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse and create improvised solos over complex jazz forms.
  2. Compose original works for the solo artist and Jazz ensemble with techniques studied.
  3. Devise new interpretations of designated repertoire, projects, arrangements and original compositions.
  4. Memorise core repertoire from the Post-Bop and Modern Jazz period.
  5. Outline, workshop and perform a recital program.
  6. Perform with advanced instrumental skill in a small ensemble and solo setting.

Unit Content

  1. Aesthetic techniques relevant to the Post-Bop and Modern Jazz styles.
  2. Development of sound.
  3. Jazz standards from the Post-Bop and Modern Jazz and extended repertoire.
  4. Performance presentation from a practical and critical perspective.
  5. Proficient improvisation and interaction methods.

Additional Learning Experience Information

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

Text References

  • 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 Aebersold Jazz.
  • Sher, C. (2000). The standards real book. USA: Sher Music.

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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