• Group Presentation: Students will be divided into groups and will collaborate on a video presentation on allocated artist/artists. Presentations should include a general biography of the major artists/groups involved, the recording date/dates, personnel, any significant historical, social or cultural associations, and an in-depth analysis of the allocated tracks and the musical style of the artist/artists generally. The assignment is to be submitted as a video presentation of approximately 30 minutes duration. Presentations will be watched during class time, opening up into further discussion as relevant. Assessment criteria - content of presentation is relevant and appropriate to the subject matter. Demonstrates evidence of effective collaboration. Demonstrates understanding of content, initiative in research, appropriate relevant language, correct spelling and grammar, evidence of independent thought, good referencing.
• Transcription and performance: Each student will provide a complete transcription, with rhythm section parts, with transpositions as relevant, of a tune of their own choice – chosen from the Jazz1022 listening tracks - these are located in the class dropbox folder. Full transcription scores (as a PDF) and a video or audio track recorded either live, following appropriate distancing guidelines, or by overdubbing parts, (no computer/Sibelius files) are to be submitted by the due date. Transcriptions are to be of all instruments on the chosen recording – melody, accompaniments, rhythm section etc. Rhythm section parts must represent what is actually played on the recording – and not just a set of chord changes etc. Accurate bass-lines as played on the recording, and any particular particular rhythmic/harmonic devices employed by the rhythm section should be provided. The minimum requirement for this assessment is the first melody chorus (or choruses if more than one chorus of melody is played) along with any introductions etc. Students should also provide a set of solo “blowing” changes where appropriate. For the sake of a unified performance it may be useful to provide a written ending. At their own discretion students may elect to transcribe more material – solos etc. This assessment will be assessed on the accuracy of written parts, understanding of the repertoire involved, evidence of preparation and rehearsal, and ability ability to conceive and direct a historically accurate performance.

• Transcription/Performance/Analysis: Students will choose 2 solos from any of the tunes available for Jazz 1022. Students will: 1 Transcribe 1 chorus (minimum) of each solo (for solos on a 12 bar blues a minimum of 2 choruses are required). 2) Record themselves playing the two solos along with the recording. 3) Write a written analysis comparing the two solos – showing what language, musical devices etc are common to both, what the differences are, and how the solos relate to the styles, developments and innovations etc we have discussed in class.The transcription and written analysis shall be submitted as PDF files. The performance may be submitted as a video or audio file.This assessment will be assessed on the accuracy of the transcription, the accuracy and authenticity of the performance, and the depth and relevance of the comparison/analysis.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.