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MUS 331
JAZZ SYMPOSIUM
3 Credit Hours
Instructor: Prof. Christopher Kozak
Moody Music Building, Media Classroom
205-348-7110, 205-348-1473 (fax)
ckozak@music.ua.edu
Prerequisite: MUS 231 or permission of instructor
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is a detailed study of performance practices expected
of and industry issues facing the upcoming jazz musician. Emphasis
will be placed on stylistic concepts, improvisation, group
interaction and analysis of performance practices. Items for
discussion will include: copyright, grant writing, contracts,
recording and releasing a CD, American Federation of Musicians
Union, positions in academia, etc.
COURSE GOALS & OBJECTIVES:
This is a performance class. All students are expected to
bring their instruments to class. This course is designed to
prepare for and facilitate the student with the necessary skills
to succeed in the highly competitive music industry.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
The Legal Real Book, Chuck Sher
Jamey Aebersold Play-Along Collection (The complete set is kept
in the Improvisation Lab.)
Music Paper.
ASSIGNMENTS & PROJECTS:
Weekly assignments will be given as new characteristics and
principles are discussed in class. Assignments will be due
the next class time (unless otherwise noted) and discussed
in depth. The primary focus of the assignments will be transcription,
analysis, and performance in the appropriate styles. All transcriptions
are to be written out in musical notation, by hand or notation
software. Students of the class will be expected to perform
on the Monday Night Jazz Jams as assigned. The dates are February
11, March 11 and April 22.
EXAMINATIONS:
There will be a final examination in the course. It is in
two parts: performance and written (take home).
GRADING PROCEDURES & POLICIES:
Assessment of the student's work is based on the following
criteria:
- Comprehension and command of material covered in the course.
- Completion of assignments by the deadlines.
- The student will also be expected to perform the transcriptions
for the class and to coherently discuss and explain the analyses.
GRADING SYSTEM:
The student's final grade will be drawn from grades received for each component
of the course:
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Grades: |
| Daily Assignments |
55% |
95%-100% = A |
| Performance |
25% |
90%-94% = A- |
| Final Examination |
20% |
86%-89% = B+ |
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82%-85% = B |
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79%-81% = B- |
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75%-78% = C+ |
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71%-74% = C |
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68%-70% = C- |
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64%-67% = D+ |
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60%-63% = D |
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57%-59% = D- |
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0%-56% = F |
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Attendance of all classes expected. Three absences from class
will result in lowering the final grade by one letter. Any extenuating
curcumstances must be immediately discussed with Thomas Wolfe.
COURSE OUTLINE:
The outline is a starting point. Changes may occur due to
needs of the students enrolled.
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| Week 1 & 2: |
The Jazz Standard |
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| Week 3 |
Jazz Standards: "All the Things You
Are" & "Satin Doll"
Topic: Copyright |
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| Week 4 |
Jazz Standards: "There is No Greater
Love" & "Doxy" |
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| Week 5 |
Jazz Standards: "Green Dolphin Street" & "I
Love You"
Topic: Grant Writing |
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| Week 6 |
Jazz Standards: "Stella by Starlight" & "My
Funny Valentine" |
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| Week 7 |
Jazz Standards: "All of You" & "There
Will Never Be Another You"
Topic: Contracts & A.F.M. |
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| Week 8 |
Jazz Standards: "Sweet and Lovely" & "Bernie's
Tune" |
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| Week 9 |
Jazz Standards: "Bye, Bye Blackbird" & "Triste"
Topic: Positions in Academia |
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| Week 10 |
Jazz Standards: "Jeannine" & "'Round
Midnight" |
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| Week 11 |
Jazz Standards: "In A Sentimental Mood" & "Emily"
Topic: Recording and Marketing a CD |
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| Week 12 |
Jazz Standards: "Cherokee" & "Bluesette" |
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| Week 13 |
Jazz Standards: "Donna Lee" & "Blues
For Alice"
Topic: Music Industry Basics |
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| Week 14 |
Jazz Standards: "Lover" & "Samba
De Orfeo" |
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| Week 15 |
Jazz Standards: "Nardis" & "Poor
Butterfly"
Topic: TBA |
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