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JAZZ2017: Jazz Harmony and Arranging 4
2025 unit information
Students learn big band orchestration including ensemble scoring, sax soli, background writing, form and the related uses of counterpoint. There will be detailed analysis of scores of major composers and arrangers. Selected arrangements may be rehearsed by a Big Band. Students may study contemporary techniques encompassing elements of polytonality, extended instrumental effects and textural voicings.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Jazz |
| Credit points | 3 |
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Prerequisites:
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JAZZ2016 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate knowledge of fundamental jazz harmonic principles through compostion in a coherent way
- LO2. analyse jazz arrangements from a range of styles and eras
- LO3. explore advanced harmonic concepts: progressions, extensions, extending voicings
- LO4. become fluent in more complex jazz harmony and arranging techniques
- LO5. complete a smaller-sized arrangement for full big band
- LO6. compose full 3-5 minute Big Band arrangement incorporating advanced understanding of harmony, harmonic devices, structure and voicing skills
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Sydney |
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