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JAZZ3030: Jazz Pedagogy

2025 unit information

This unit of study is designed to provide students with knowledge about educational approaches and strategies for teaching jazz to individuals and small and large groups. Topics will include current best practice teaching principles and techniques, approaches to teaching jazz articulation, improvisation, and style; performance practices for large and small jazz ensemble including set up regarding WH and S; and jazz resources for teaching.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Study level Undergraduate
Academic unit Jazz
Credit points 3
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate a knowledge of techniques for planning and delivering effective instrumental lessons to individual students
  • LO2. demonstrate a knowledge of techniques for planning and delivering effective jazz ensemble lessons in both a big band and combo setting
  • LO3. evaluate and modify the effectiveness of their own teaching practice
  • LO4. design and implement an effective school based jazz education program
  • LO5. demonstrate an understanding of professional best practice in both private and ensemble teaching
  • LO6. demonstrate an understanding of the value of jazz education
  • LO7. demonstrate awareness of cultural and social influences on curriculum design

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Sydney
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Semester 2 2025
Normal day Sydney
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Semester 2 2020
Normal day Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Sydney
Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Sydney
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Sydney

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