Course overview
Through the study of appropriate technical and jazz repertoire, students develop further advanced technical skills together with a high level of understanding in jazz style/interpretative principles. Students receive individual tuition for their specialisation (11 hours per semester). They are expected to perform their chosen repertoire with accuracy and fluency, displaying rhythmic control together with a very 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.
Students must enrol in the relevant jazz masterclass for their instrument.
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 21170
Section PF01
Size 30
Available 26
Notes:
Class number 21172
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 21171
Section WS02
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 26866
Section WS03
Size 20
Available 19
Notes:
Class number 26865
Section WS04
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 26864
Section WS05
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 26863
Section WS06
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 26862
Section WS07
Size 20
Available 17
Notes:
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 51248
Section PF01
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Class number 51249
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 58885
Section WS02
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 56704
Section WS03
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 56703
Section WS04
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 56702
Section WS05
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 56701
Section WS06
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 56700
Section WS07
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
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