Course overview
Specialisations are available in a variety of instruments, or in voice. Students receive individual tuition for their specialisation (11 hours per semester). Through the study of appropriate technical and jazz repertoire, students develop advanced technical skills together with a sound understanding of jazz style/interpretative principles. They are expected to perform their chosen repertoire with accuracy and fluency, displaying rhythmic control together with a well developed creative and expressive sense. They need to demonstrate jazz improvisation in appropriate styles and a strong conceptual understanding of the compositions performed together with an ability to communicate with their audience.
Course learning outcomes
- Exhibit technical and musical skills that, through accuracy, fluency and stylistic awareness, illustrate a strong and maturing conceptual and interpretative understanding of the student's instrument and chosen repertoire
- Exhibit effective practising strategies which arise from independent, imaginative and creative approaches to problem solving including the use of contemporary technologies
- Manifest critical understanding of the performance standards required for professional endeavour and an ability to assess one's own performances and those of fellow musicians
- Exhibit skills in performance etiquette, communication and interaction with an audience
- Exhibit curiosity, self-awareness and problem-solving skills that will enable continuous learning and growth
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 21164
Section PF01
Size 30
Available 29
Notes:
Class number 21166
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 21165
Section WS02
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 26881
Section WS03
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 26880
Section WS04
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 26879
Section WS05
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 26878
Section WS06
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 26877
Section WS07
Size 20
Available 19
Notes:
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 51243
Section PF01
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Class number 51244
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 58884
Section WS02
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 56699
Section WS03
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 56698
Section WS04
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 56697
Section WS05
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 56696
Section WS06
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 56695
Section WS07
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
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