Jazz course London: City Lit

Jazz course year 2

Develop your jazz harmony and playing on this intermediate course. You will continue ear training begun in year 1, and learn to play and improvise on more complex standard tunes. Good reading and writing skills are essential. Auditions at 12:00 on Friday 9th September 2011. Please call 020 7492 2633 to register interest.

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Key course information

Dates
23/09/11 - 29/06/12

Day(s)
Fri

Duration
31 weeks

Time
12:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £680
Senior fee: £387
Concession: £188

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
MG602*

Availability
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This course is full

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music@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2630

Course outline

What is the course about?

Develop your ability to hear, play and understand melodies and chord progressions (functional harmony) in the jazz idiom: detailed study of jazz standards will be supported with listening, singing and playing.

What topics will we cover?

Each of the following topics will be addressed through ear training and playing as well as discussion of theory (much emphasis will be placed on practice routines - the student’s progress will depend on systematic and regular practice):
- Review of music fundamentals: modes of major scale, triads, 7th chords and chord symbols
- Diatonic chord functions and Roman numeral analysis
- Relationship of chord and scale
- Available tensions and avoid notes
- Modal harmony (static and functional)
- Cycle of 5ths root movement ( e.g. II, V, I)
- Simple voice-leading (guide tones)
- Secondary dominants (back cycling, tri-tone substitution)
- Diminished chords
- Minor key harmony (Aeolian and harmonic minor)
- Modes of melodic minor
- Modal interchange
- Playing tunes in swing and latin feel.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Transcribe a melody, bass line, chord types, extensions (also sing any interval, simple melody, bass line)
- Play (improvise) over any common chord sequence both by ear and from reading chord symbols
- Make functional analysis of any common jazz standard with appropriate chord/scale choices
- Play, sing and improvise with confidence
- Extend your repertoire of tunes.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

You need to have a good grounding in jazz harmony, good reading skills, experience in playing jazz. You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English, engage in class discussions and take notes in English and staff notation.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

There will be lecture style teaching, practical group work, singing (including vocal improvisation), written music assignments, performance and ensemble practice.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Various books will be mentioned for supplementing studies but none are actually required for the course.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. You will also receive regular tests in ear training (recognition of intervals, scales and chord types) and will be assessed through termly concerts.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

At the end of the course you can progress onto Jazz course year 3 or Big band at City Lit. You will also be ready to join jam sessions and take part in gigs.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2630

music@citylit.ac.uk

Auditions and Advice Information

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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