MU 1328 Jazz Applied
Spring 2004
inst. Ryan Frane
office-726-6327, H224
email: rfrane@d.umn.edu

 

 

Objectives: Develop the skills used in jazz performance such as jazz theory, jazz improvisation and jazz style as well as performance practicum. Develop a greater understanding of the literature and pedagogical aspects of the jazz genre.

 

Requirements:
  • weekly assignments completed in a timely fashion
  • scale/arpeggio studies as determined by the instructor
  • full preparation and memorization of no fewer than 5 jazz standards as determined by the instructor and student
  • completely notated transcription written out and prepared for performance
  • written analysis of one jazz performance
  • no fewer than 1 performance per semester during master class and recital hour
  • end of semester in studio juried performance

 

Grading:

Weekly Lesson Grades (graded on a 100 point scale)

 40%
  Projects (Transcription 10%, Analysis 10%,) 20%
  Master Class/Recital Hour Performance 20%
  Jury 20%

 

Grading Scale: A 90 - 100
  B 80 - 89
  C 70 - 79
  D 60 - 69
  F Below 60

 

 

 

 

Attendance: Make-up lessons will not be scheduled for unexcused absences. In order for an absence to be excused, the student must contact the instructor prior to their scheduled lesson time. An unexcused absence will be graded as an F. Only two excused lessons may be made up during a single semester. If an excused is not rescheduled within one week or if the scheduled make-up lesson is missed, the result will be a lesson grade of F.