Course overview
Jazz Theory, Improvisation, Arranging and Composition are all explored in this course through study of relevant texts, audio/video resources, scores, and solo transcriptions. Theory and Improvisation are closely linked and involve the study of melodic, harmonic and rhythmic concepts in relation to standard jazz chord progressions and the 2nd year tunes list. Jazz Arranging and Composition techniques are investigated for small and medium-size jazz ensembles. Topics include: What is arranging?", score reading/notation, rhythm section writing, unison writing across different instrument types, and 4-5 part horn section writing (with rhythm section). Where possible, students hear their work performed live by their classmates.
Course learning outcomes
- Develop practical skills on instrument/voice to execute jazz language in various tunes list tunes as an extension from skills acquired in Jazz Musicianship 2A
- Develop awareness and general knowledge of solo construction beyond standard song forms.
- Develop a practical application of tendencies and patterns in the jazz repertoire through investigative study of advanced melodic and harmonic concepts beyond bebop and swing
- Develop skills in creative jazz soloing and group interplay in a modern context
- Develop skills in specific styles including bebop, swing, ballads, contemporary and odd time signatures
- Develop critical problem solving through study of transcribed solos and critical listening through audio and video files
- Develop awareness and practical skills in African-American rhythms and awareness of rhythm section accompaniment including linear drumming
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 51252
Section SE01
Size 40
Available 38
Class number 51253
Section TU01
Size 40
Available 38
Class number 51254
Section WS01
Size 40
Available 38
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