MUS 372 : Jazz Ensembles 5

Creative Arts and Industries

2020 Semester One (1203) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

The application of instrumental and improvisational techniques through performance practice. This course develops stylistic, interpretive and literary musical skills through a variety of large and small ensembles. Students are placed by audition into a small group combo and a large group.

Course Overview

A jazz musician entering the professional field of performance, requires a high level of musical literacy in conjunction with interpretive skills in order to succeed. These group based rehearsals and performances will promote musicianship centred on improvisational abilities, integrity of the group and individual performer, the ensembles sound, and the overall presentation .
Participation in ensembles will address the development of ensemble playing through a variety of performance opportunities. Students learn principles of interaction between the various instruments in conjunction with developing strong musical literacy and interpretation skills. Students will take an active role in preparing for a public performance with an expectation to contribute to the process of musical preparation by learning their assigned parts and developing musical competency. The objective is to become a proficient musician with transferable industry based skills.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: MUS 273

Semester Availability

Semester one 2020

Course Co-ordinator

Ron Samsom r.samsom@auckland.ac.nz

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Music

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Musical Knowledge - Contribute musically in ensemble rehearsal and performance demonstrating strong teamwork and self-management skills (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
  2. Musical Accuracies - Demonstrate correct note reading, pitch and rhythmic accuracy in performance (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
  3. Interpretive and Improvisational Skills - Ongoing development of interpretive and improvisational skills during performance.
  4. Demonstrate musical skills consistent with stage two requirements - Perform technically and artistically at a level consistent with the minimum pass requirements for stage two assessment
  5. Artistic Ingetrity - Engage confidently with artistic integrity in relevant practical situations (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
  6. Musical Intention - Demonstrate the capacity to engage with the ensemble and communicate clear musical intention (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
  7. Stylistic Knowledge - 7. Have a developing jazz repertoire and stylistic knowledge (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Mid Semester Small Ensemble Performance 20% Individual Coursework
End of Semester Large Ensemble Performance 40% Individual Coursework
In Class Contributions 20% Individual Coursework
End of Semester Small Ensemble Performance 20% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Mid Semester Small Ensemble Performance
End of Semester Large Ensemble Performance
In Class Contributions
End of Semester Small Ensemble Performance

Teaching & Learning Methods

Formative Learning
Students are assigned relevant music to learn and prepare for rehearsals, mid-semester and end of term concerts. Feedback on learning is delivered through the rehearsal process, with individual and group critique offered by the instructor.
Other forms of learning include memorisation and rote learning where music is delivered in the aural tradition of the jazz. Students may be expected to commit the details of the musical arrangements to memory.

Workload Expectations

  • This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.
  • For this course, you can expect forty eight hours of instructed rehearsal, a 24 hours of uninstructed rehearsals or sectionals, 22 hours of listening and of personal practice and 6 hours of performance assessment. Total = 150hrs

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).

In the event of unexpected disruption

We undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions, the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. In the event of a disruption, the University and your course coordinators will make every effort to provide you with up to date information via Canvas and the University website.

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Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 19/12/2019 03:45 p.m.