Course overview
Specialisations are offered across a range of instruments, as well as voice. Students receive 11 hours per semester of individual tuition in their chosen specialisation. Through the study of appropriate technical studies and jazz repertoire, students develop advanced technical proficiency alongside a strong understanding of jazz style and interpretative principles. Students are expected to perform their selected repertoire with accuracy and fluency, demonstrating secure rhythmic control and a well-developed creative and expressive voice. They must also demonstrate jazz improvisation in appropriate styles, a strong conceptual understanding of the works performed, and the ability to communicate effectively with an 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
Group 1
Class number 26565
Section WS02
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 26566
Section WS01
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 31892
Section WS07
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 31893
Section WS06
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 31894
Section WS05
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 31895
Section WS04
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 31896
Section WS03
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 26564
Section PF01
Size 50
Available 50
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Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 61583
Section WS02
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 61584
Section WS01
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 66652
Section WS07
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 66653
Section WS06
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 66654
Section WS05
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 66655
Section WS04
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 66656
Section WS03
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 61582
Section PF01
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
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