Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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Synopsis

This unit follows from Jazz Composition/Arranging 1 - ATS3899 and further explores jazz compositional and arranging methodologies. The composition component will include discussion of advanced compositional elements characteristic of contemporary styles. Through listening tasks and score analysis, arranging concepts relevant to large and non-traditional ensembles will be explored. Students will apply learnt skills to the development of their own musical works, which will be performed and subject to further analysis. There will be greater emphasis on students developing their own original approaches to composition and arranging.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit, the students:

1. Will have a good understanding of contemporary jazz compositional elements and arranging styles for large and non-traditional ensembles;
2. Will have the ability to critically evaluate, analyse and discuss contemporary jazz compositions and arrangements for a variety of ensembles from written score and audio media;
3. Will apply these learnt arranging and compositional concepts to formulating and developing their own musical works.

Assessment

Essay: (1500 words) 33%
Folio of Compositions/arrangements: 3000 (equivalent) words) 67%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Paul Watt

Contact hours

One 2-hour lecture per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Music

Prerequisites

ATS3899