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DRUM1301: Drum Set Ensemble 1
2024 unit information
This subject will follow a trajectory beginning with Charles Wilcoxin's snare drum compositions, progressing through to complex contemporary rhythmic works for drum set. The ensemble will perform both through-composed and semi-composed materials, allowing for improvisational theory and action. Works included in the drumming ensemble repertoire will explore a variety of stylistic and rhythmic areas, thus offering a broad overview of contemporary and traditional drumming practices, rhythmic frameworks, and improvisational prompts.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Jazz
| Code | DRUM1301 |
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| Academic unit | Jazz |
| Credit points | 3 |
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Students enrolling must have fundamentals of drum set performance and some performance experience in place. In addition, participants must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Performance degree, with a principal study in Drum Set |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. manipulate a range of rhythmic practices, stylistic areas, sticking vocabularies, and improvisational frameworks/procedures
- LO2. manipulate developmental processes that allow for the creation of personal rhythmic vocabulary
- LO3. communicate effectively in ways that allow for multi-disciplinary collaborative action.
Unit availability
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Semester 2 2023
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Semester 1 2024
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Sydney |
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