Here is what the Bachelor of Music (Honours) majoring in Jazz Performance qualification offered by Adelaide University covers and who it is designed for.
The Bachelor of Music (Honours) will provide you with the advanced technical, musical and research skills to grow as a musician, performer or progress into music academia.
With your major in Jazz Performance, you'll fine-tune your skills with chances to perform and compose for assessment. Research your passions through analysing texts and writing papers relevant to your major. Get advice, support and guidance from world-class academics and performers. Develop a unique style, giving you a competitive edge in the job market. Broaden your career prospects by deepening your expertise in jazz performance. Graduate with the essential skills and confidence you'll need for a successful music career.
Your music degree will cover courses in professional development, jazz performance, jazz history, jazz musicianship and jazz arranging.
Hone your technical and musical skills and understand the roots of jazz and its ongoing developments. Learn professional performance standards, etiquette and management.
Throughout your studies, you'll perform weekly, with opportunities across various musical settings including big bands, Latin bands, small jazz ensembles, guitar band, trad jazz ensemble and jazz choirs.
In your third year, you'll perform your chosen repertoire, displaying accuracy and fluency, rhythmic control, creative expression and improvisation.
You'll be set to embark on your dream career - whether that be as a musician, performer or music educator.
The Bachelor of Music (Honours) majoring in Jazz Performance has two core courses and a major project. Courses will include the following:
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Honours Music Research Methodology: identify, articulate and investigate a research question relevant to your major in Jazz Performance.
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Honours Music Minor Project: perform a 35-minute program in the small ensemble setting, relevant to your Jazz Performance major.
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Honours Music Major Project: produce a significant performance with a complementary exegesis, relevant to your Jazz Performance major.
Assessments will include presentations, original compositions, performances and research papers.