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Unit of study_

JAZZ1000: Jazz Large Ensemble 1

2024 unit information

This unit of study covers all aspects of professional and creative ensemble performance, including: reading, improvisation, dynamics, tone, intonation, articulation, swing, time-feel, style and ensemble interaction. Enrolment is subject to audition.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Jazz

Code JAZZ1000
Academic unit Jazz
Credit points 3
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate a knowledge of jazz performance practice in large jazz ensembles
  • LO2. competently perform in jazz ensembles at the Conservatorium and in the wider jazz community
  • LO3. lead an ensemble, write arrangements for an ensemble, perform in an ensemble as both a section player and a sollist and be fully conversant with a wide variety of jazz performance situations

Unit availability

This section lists the session, attendance modes and locations the unit is available in. There is a unit outline for each of the unit availabilities, which gives you information about the unit including assessment details and a schedule of weekly activities.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2024
Normal day Sydney
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Sydney
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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Normal day Sydney
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Sydney
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Sydney
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Sydney
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Sydney

Modes of attendance (MoA)

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Important enrolment information

Additional advice

Admission subject to audition.