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Jazz Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2016 : Code MABUUX

Recognised as one of the strongest jazz courses in the southern hemisphere, this major produces many nationally and internationally renowned jazz musicians. The strength of the major lies in the focus on performance outcomes, hence all educational units are based around developing these skills. All students participate in many varied ensembles, from big bands to jazz trios and everything in between. The major has a visiting artist program that is second to none, and prides itself on the depth of professional knowledge that is on offer to students year round.

Disclaimer

This unit set 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. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Related Careers

Arranger, Performer, Musician

Major Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS1305 #Jazz Principal Study 110
MUS1306Jazz History and Culture 15
MUS1307Jazz Arranging 15
MUS1308Jazz Improvisation 110
MUS1309Jazz Aural 15
MUS1310Jazz Second Study Piano 15
MUS1311Jazz Large Ensemble 15
MUS1312Jazz Special Projects 15
MUS1313Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 110
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS1314 #Jazz Principal Study 210
MUS1315Jazz History and Culture 25
MUS1316Jazz Arranging 25
MUS1317Jazz Improvisation 210
MUS1318Jazz Aural 25
MUS1319Jazz Second Study Piano 25
MUS1320Jazz Large Ensemble 25
MUS1321Jazz Special Projects 25
MUS1322Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 210
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS2305 #Jazz Principal Study 310
MUS2306 *Jazz History and Culture 35
MUS2307Jazz Arranging 35
MUS2308Jazz Improvisation 310
MUS2309Jazz Aural 35
MUS2310Jazz Second Study Piano 35
MUS2311Jazz Large Ensemble 35
MUS2312Jazz Special Projects 35
MUS2313Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 310
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS2314 #Jazz Principal Study 410
MUS2315Jazz History and Culture 45
MUS2316Jazz Arranging 45
MUS2317Jazz Improvisation 410
MUS2318Jazz Aural 45
MUS2319Jazz Second Study Piano 45
MUS2320Jazz Large Ensemble 45
MUS2321Jazz Special Projects 45
MUS2322Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 410
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS3305 #Jazz Principal Study 515
MUS3306Jazz History and Culture 55
MUS3307Jazz Composition 15
MUS3308Jazz Improvisation 510
MUS3309Jazz Large Ensemble 55
MUS3310Jazz Special Projects 55
MUS3321Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 515
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS3313 #Jazz Principal Study 615
MUS3314Jazz History and Culture 65
MUS3315Jazz Composition 25
MUS3316Jazz Improvisation 610
MUS3317Jazz Large Ensemble 65
MUS3318Jazz Special Projects 65
MUS3322Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 615
Year 4 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS4305 #Jazz Principal Study 715
MUS4306Jazz Composition 35
MUS4307Jazz Improvisation 710
MUS4308Jazz Large Ensemble 75
MUS4309Jazz Special Projects 75
MUS4310Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 715
MUS3312Jazz Professional Management Skills 15
Year 4 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS4312 #Jazz Principal Study 815
MUS4313Jazz Composition 45
MUS4314Jazz Improvisation 810
MUS4315Jazz Large Ensemble 85
MUS4316Jazz Special Projects 85
MUS4317Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 815
MUS3320Jazz Professional Management Skills 25

# Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a School has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by Board of Examiners.
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.

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.

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Unit Set Information

Jazz Major

Effective from 01-JUL-2016 : Code MABUUX

Recognised as one of the strongest jazz courses in the southern hemisphere, this major produces many nationally and internationally renowned jazz musicians. The strength of the major lies in the focus on performance outcomes, hence all educational units are based around developing these skills. All students participate in a variety of ensembles, from big bands to jazz trios and everything in between. The major has a visiting artist program that is second to none, and prides itself on the depth of professional knowledge that is on offer to students year round.

Disclaimer

This unit set 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. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Related Careers

Arranger, Performer, Musician

Major Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS1305 #Jazz Principal Study 110
MUS1306Jazz History and Culture 15
MUS1307Jazz Arranging 15
MUS1308Jazz Improvisation 110
MUS1309Jazz Aural 15
MUS1310Jazz Second Study Piano 15
MUS1311Jazz Large Ensemble 15
MUS1312Jazz Special Projects 15
MUS1313Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 110
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS1314 #Jazz Principal Study 210
MUS1315Jazz History and Culture 25
MUS1316Jazz Arranging 25
MUS1317Jazz Improvisation 210
MUS1318Jazz Aural 25
MUS1319Jazz Second Study Piano 25
MUS1320Jazz Large Ensemble 25
MUS1321Jazz Special Projects 25
MUS1322Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 210
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS2305 #Jazz Principal Study 310
MUS2306 *Jazz History and Culture 35
MUS2307Jazz Arranging 35
MUS2308Jazz Improvisation 310
MUS2309Jazz Aural 35
MUS2310Jazz Second Study Piano 35
MUS2311Jazz Large Ensemble 35
MUS2312Jazz Special Projects 35
MUS2313Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 310
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS2314 #Jazz Principal Study 410
MUS2315Jazz History and Culture 45
MUS2316Jazz Arranging 45
MUS2317Jazz Improvisation 410
MUS2318Jazz Aural 45
MUS2319Jazz Second Study Piano 45
MUS2320Jazz Large Ensemble 45
MUS2321Jazz Special Projects 45
MUS2322Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 410
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS3305 #Jazz Principal Study 515
MUS3306Jazz History and Culture 55
MUS3307Jazz Composition 15
MUS3308Jazz Improvisation 510
MUS3309Jazz Large Ensemble 55
MUS3310Jazz Special Projects 55
MUS3321Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 515
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS3313 #Jazz Principal Study 615
MUS3314Jazz History and Culture 65
MUS3315Jazz Composition 25
MUS3316Jazz Improvisation 610
MUS3317Jazz Large Ensemble 65
MUS3318Jazz Special Projects 65
MUS3322Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 615

Students specialising in music arranging will substitute MUS2607, MUS2524 and MUS2525 for MUS3321 and MUS3322, with the approval of the course coordinator.

Year 4 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS4305 #Jazz Principal Study 715
MUS4306Jazz Composition 35
MUS4307Jazz Improvisation 710
MUS4308Jazz Large Ensemble 75
MUS4309Jazz Special Projects 75
MUS4310Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 715
MUS3312Jazz Professional Management Skills 15
Year 4 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS4312 #Jazz Principal Study 815
MUS4313Jazz Composition 45
MUS4314Jazz Improvisation 810
MUS4315Jazz Large Ensemble 85
MUS4316Jazz Special Projects 85
MUS4317Jazz Repertoire Ensemble 815
MUS3320Jazz Professional Management Skills 25

Students specialising in music arranging will substitute MUS2520, MUS2615 and MUS2616 for MUS4310 and MUS4317, with the approval of the course coordinator.

# Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a School has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by Board of Examiners.
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.

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.

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