This course extends students' theoretical knowledge of jazz through guided analysis of jazz repertory and creative practices. Students will develop skills in the analysis, composition, and arranging of jazz styles, skills which are necessary for pursuing both jazz performance and/or academic research in jazz. Topics covered include (but are not limited to): chord-scale relationships, arranging concepts for jazz and popular instruments in both small and large ensembles, functional analysis of diatonic, chromatic, and modal harmonies.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. define and describe elements of jazz, including pitch, melody, harmony, rhythm, and form;
2. apply theoretical knowledge and analytical techniques to jazz repertoire drawing on appropriate terminology and nomenclature;
3. demonstrate understanding of the theoretical foundations of jazz composition and improvisation through either performance or prose exposition;
4. apply knowledge of instruments common to jazz idioms in creative adaptation, re-harmonisation, and arranging; and
5. articulate the key historical narratives of 20th-century jazz with supporting historical evidence.

Research-Led Teaching

Students will be expected to spend an appropriate amount of time each week focused on additional folio arranging and composition work, as well as transcribing, solo composition and personal practice in preparation for classes and assesments.

Required Resources

Sibelius software is provided for your use. It is important you ensure you have card access to the Pro Tools Lab on level 5

Recommended Resources

The Real Book (Hal Leonard)

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Aural/Improvisation (Tuesday) Aural drills, improvisation and solo composition workshop Theory (Wednesday) Functional and Chromatic harmony summary Melody embellishment summary/revision Form Research/history (Friday) Repertoire and artist listening and analysis. Research project preparations
2	Aural/Improvisation (Tuesday) Aural drills, improvisation and solo composition workshop Theory (Wednesday) Melody development Altered chords Research/history (Friday) Repertoire and artist listening and analysis. Research project preparations
3	Aural/Improvisation (Tuesday) Aural drills, improvisation and solo composition workshop Theory (Wednesday) Rhythm styles and notations - The rhythm section Research/history (Friday) Repertoire and artist listening and analysis. Research project preparations
4	Aural/Improvisation (Tuesday) Aural drills, improvisation and solo composition workshop Theory (Wednesday) Jazz arranging fundamentals Research/history (Friday) Repertoire and artist listening and analysis. Research project preparations	Negotiated research artist/topic to be confirmed by this week. See Wattle for more details
5	Aural/Improvisation (Tuesday) Aural drills, improvisation and solo composition workshop Theory (Wednesday) Jazz arranging fundamentals - Part 2 Research/history (Friday) Repertoire and artist listening and analysis. Research project preparations
6	Aural/Improvisation (Tuesday) Aural drills, improvisation and solo composition workshop Theory (Wednesday) Jazz instruments and writing considerations Research/history (Friday) Repertoire and artist listening and analysis. Research project preparations
7	Aural/Improvisation (Tuesday) Mid Semester exam Theory (Wednesday) Mid Semester exam Research/history (Friday) Repertoire and artist listening and analysis. Research project preparations	Mid- Semester Exam - Theory and Aural In class - Tuesday and Wednesday sessions Folio stage 1 due
8	Aural/Improvisation (Tuesday) Aural drills, improvisation and solo composition workshop Theory (Wednesday) Arranging 2-4 horn/voices and rhythm section etc. Research/history (Friday) Repertoire and artist listening and analysis. Research project preparations
9	Aural/Improvisation (Tuesday) Aural drills, improvisation and solo composition workshop Theory (Wednesday) Arranging 2-4 horn/voices and rhythm section etc. Research/history (Friday) Repertoire and artist listening and analysis. Research project preparations
10	Aural/Improvisation (Tuesday) Aural drills, improvisation and solo composition workshop Theory (Wednesday) Arranging 2-4 horn/voices and rhythm section etc. Research/history (Friday) In-class presentations - Presentations and supporting resources due	Online of submission of all research presentations due by Friday 9am (wk 10) (regardless of assign presentation date)
11	Aural/Improvisation (Tuesday) Aural drills, improvisation and solo composition workshop Exam practice and preparation Theory (Wednesday) Arranging 2-4 horn/voices and rhythm section etc. Semester Summary and in-class presentation of selected folio tasks prior to submission Research/history (Friday) In-class presentations	Research presentations continue
12	Aural/Improvisation (Tuesday) Aural/improvisation exam preparations Theory (Wednesday) Aural/improvisation practical exam (in theory time Research/history (Friday) In-class presentations	Research presentations continue Final Folio due Aural/improvisation exams in class (90 minutes)

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Mid-semester exam – Wk 7 in-class (20%)	20 %	24/04/2019	10/05/2019	1,2,3,4
Final Exam - Wednesday, Wk 12 (20%)	20 %	27/05/2019	21/06/2019	1,2,3,4
Research project (script due wk 10 - presented in wk 10-12) 30%	30 %	27/05/2019	21/06/2019	1,2,3,4,5
Portfolio - composition and Arranging tasks (30%)	30 %	29/05/2019	12/06/2019	1,2,3,4,5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Mid-semester exam – Wk 7 in-class (20%)

1.    Part 1 – Aural/Improvisation (10%)

Present a folio of 2 composed solos

Performance of selected solos (from memory) in a practical exam

Demonstrate understanding of improvisation principles and harmonic/melodic devices used

Part 2 – Written exam (10% - 60 minutes)

Musical analysis and recall/application of topics studied. The exam will require the provision of musical solutions to questions based on recall and application of techniques studied, and analysis of excerpts using conventional analysis techniques and/or short-form written answers

The rubric is for the aural/improvisation component of the assessment. The written exam will be a score out of 100.

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	C	P	N
Technique/technicality, rhythmic precision •  Quality of intonation, fluency of instrumental technique and quality of tone/timbre •  Quality of phrasing, accuracy and detail in articulation •   Sense of pulse, meter and subdivision of metrical structures
Repertoire and improvisation technique •  Appropriateness of chosen repertoire to the level or standard required •  Appropriate stylistic application of improvisation/composition techniques to solo repertoire •   Fluency of improvisation with demonstrated assimilation of composed solo ideas. •   Level of evident artistic expression, musicianship & creative individuality, and level of musical and artistic variety
Communication/interpretation/ presentation •  Evidence of prior preparation •  Level of confidence demonstrated in performance from memory

Assessment Task 2

Final Exam - Wednesday, Wk 12 (20%)

The final exam will cover work from the entire semester and may also include topics from the mid-semester exam in order that students are afforded the opportunity to implement feedback and learning from the previous exam - 90 minutes (maximum)

1.    Aural/Improvisation (20%)

a.    Present a complete folio of 4 composed solos (including the 2 from the mid-semester exam)

b.    Performance of selected solos (from memory) in a practical exam

c.    Perform the transcription (associated with your research presentation topic/artist)

d.    Perform improvised solos based on your composed solos and artist transcription.

e.    Demonstrate understanding of improvisation principles and harmonic/melodic devices used

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	C	P	N
Technique/technicality, rhythmic precision •  Quality of intonation, fluency of instrumental technique and quality of tone/timbre •  Quality of phrasing, accuracy and detail in articulation •   Sense of pulse, meter and subdivision of metrical structures
Repertoire and improvisation technique •  Appropriateness of chosen repertoire to the level or standard required •  Appropriate stylistic application of improvisation/composition techniques to solo repertoire •   Fluency of improvisation with demonstrated assimilation of composed solo ideas. •   Level of evident artistic expression, musicianship & creative individuality, and level of musical and artistic variety
Communication/interpretation/ presentation •  Evidence of prior preparation •  Level of confidence demonstrated in performance from memory

Assessment Task 3

Research project (script due wk 10 - presented in wk 10-12) 30%

Presentation on a performer/composer in the jazz genre, or a specific harmonic/composition arranging technique (latter by negotiation only).

See Wattle for assessment rubric

1.    Part 1 - (30%) In-class Presentation

a.    A 12-15 minute presentation delivered with PowerPoint (or similar). Slides and script/essay submitted via Wattle in advance of the presentation.

b.    The artist chosen for research will be connected to the transcription chosen for the portfolio assessment. The artist chosen will be negotiated in class and confirmed in writing by week 4. It is expected performance students will consult with their instrumental/vocal teacher when choosing research topic. The lecturer will also be consulted in an effort to minimise overlap in selected research subject.

c.   Identification and analysis of musical devices employed in the transcription that are unique to that performer’s style and vocabulary, or are indicative of their genre.

d.    Should include musical excerpts from both your transcription and other resources to support your argument

e. Appropriate biographical overview and demonstrated historical context

f.    Appropriate referencing, discography and acknowledgement of musical analysis resources etc. as appropriate

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	C	P	N
Ability to address the research question.
Relevance & cohesion of concepts presented.
Quality of delivery and support materials/presentation
Standard of academic writing & referencing.

Assessment Task 4

Portfolio - composition and Arranging tasks (30%)

Note - Task 1 & 2 will be submitted at the same time

See Wattle for assessment rubric

General (must be addressed in each individual folio item)

All individual tasks must be accompanied by a written analysis (min. 500 words, no more than 1000 words) that addresses/includes:

·     Musical excerpts in support of analysis (not counted in word limit but it is expected you will need several excerpts)

·     Analysis of underpinning harmonic principles and chord-scale relationships as appropriate. This may be done as annotations on the score (e.g. Roman Numeral analysis etc.) or text form as appropriate

·     Well formatted and clearly presented in appropriate academic style including referencing (texts or lecture notes) &/or comparative examples from other repertoire as appropriate.

 

Task #1 (5%) –Solo instrument and rhythm section composition

Descriptor:

·     Submitted as a Sibelius file.

·     24 - 32 bars

·     Through composed form – no repeating sections, but repetition of thematic material (melodic and harmonic) through development is desirable. i.e. not AABA form

·     Scored as solo instrument and rhythm section. Rhythm Section stave (or double stave as appropriate) may include sample rhythms and guide bass lines or piano voicings as appropriate. It should certainly include detailed indications of performance style and any rhythmic hits or ensemble figures

·     Utilise a wide selection of chromatic functional harmony studied to date.

·     Utilise melody development and embellishment techniques studied to date.

 

Task #2 (10%) - Arrangement 1

·     Submitted as a Sibelius file.

·     2-voice counterpoint with rhythm section backing. Separate staves for each solo part. Demonstrate awareness of the jazz/contemporary 2-part writing principles studied in class.

·     Based on a negotiated standard that primarily uses tonal/functional harmony and conventional melodic approaches. Minimum form length – 32 bars. Intro’s interludes and endings additional.

·     Use a Rhythm Section stave (or double stave as appropriate) with sample rhythms and guide bass lines or piano voicings as appropriate.

·     Compose/arrange introductions, endings &/or interludes. Include rhythmic treatment of the melody

 

Task #3 (15%) - Arrangement 2

·     Submitted as a Sibelius file.

·     Based on a negotiated standard that primarily uses tonal/functional harmony and conventional melodic approaches. Minimum form length – 32 bars. Intro’s interludes and endings additional.4-part section (or 3-4 part section behind a lead instrument) using standard jazz/contemporary instrument section.

o  Appropriate use of voicings, harmonisation, textures/settings, instrument ranges and tessituras as studied in class

·     Clear and professional score layout with detailed markings, articulations and performance instructions

o  Also presented in an adapted flexible format for performance by current Jazz Collective lineup – note this will require, some adaptation of instruments and consideration of doubling and associated textures. This version will also be considered for assessment as part of the whole package (see rubric). Your analysis for this task should address considerations with regard to the adaptation

o  Include a Rhythm Section stave (or double stave as appropriate) with sample rhythms and guide bass lines or piano voicings as appropriate. Countermelodies or ostinatos in the rhythm section instruments may also be included. Scoring various rhythm section instruments individually is optional.

o  Section instruments are to be scored on separate staves above the rhythm section stave.

·     Compose/arrange introductions, endings &/or interludes. Include rhythmic treatment of the melody

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	C	P	N
Demonstration of the application of elements such as harmonic principles, melody embellishment/development techniques, voicing and arranging techniques or other similar criteria as described in the task descriptor for individual folio component (also includes correct identification and discussion in the analysis)
Clear and professional score layout with detailed markings, articulations and performance instructions. Countermelodies or ostinatos in the rhythm section instruments may also be included.
Creativity in arranging via the use of composed introductions, endings, interludes &/or rhythmic treatment of the melody Effective writing for ensemble(s)
Written analysis (with music excerpts) addressing: ·      Effective use of musical excerpts in support of analysis ·      Analysis of underpinning harmonic principles and chord-scale relationships as appropriate Well formatted and clearly presented in appropriate academic style including referencing (texts or lecture notes) &/or comparative examples from other repertoire as appropriate.

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Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission not permitted. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.
• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

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