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. 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.