MUSGEN 3007 - Jazz Arranging

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2021

The course will cover advanced techniques of textural and harmonic procedures in arranging for medium to large jazz ensembles. Topics will include: voicing saxes and brass in fourths, 'drop 2', 'drop 3', 'drop 2 and 4', 'clusters', 'spread voicings', melodic embellishment, re-harmonisation, melodic subdivision, the 5-part saxophone soli style, voicing 8 brass and effectively combining saxophones with brass, score analysis and study of styles of contemporary arrangers & composers. The basic principles of string writing will also be covered. Students will be required to create a big band arrangement for their major assignment, toward the end of the semester. To assist hands-on practical learning, tutorials will often be conducted in the keyboard laboratory. Small assignments will be also be played and discussed during tutorials with a view to develop accuracy of musical communication, language and style. The major assignment will be played and recorded by Big Band 1 if time permits. Alternatively, students may have their arrangements played and recorded by big bands in the community.

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Course Details

Course Code	MUSGEN 3007
Course	Jazz Arranging
Coordinating Unit	Elder Conservatorium of Music
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	MUSJAZZ 2101, MUSJAZZ 2102
Restrictions	Available to BMus students only
Assessment	Voicing assignment 10%, Soli harmonisation assignment 15%, Trombone composition 15%, Voicing assignment - brass 10%, Voicing assignment - brass & saxophone 10%, String assignment 5%, Big band arrangement 35%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Mr Lyndon Gray

Course coordinator: John Aué

Ofiice 8313 5138 mobile 0411 244 198
Contact email:john.aue@adelaide.edu.au

Main Music Office: Schulz Building, 9th Floor

8313 5995, 8313 4168

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course component 1:
2 LECTURES
Duration: 2 H/WEEK
Enrolment capacity: 35
Quantity: 24 hours per semester

Course component 2:
TUTORIAL
Duration: 1 HR/WEEK
Enrolment capacity: 35
Quantity: 10 hours per semester

Course Learning Outcomes

The Course Learning Outcomes of this course:

1. Students are able to arrange for various instrumental combinations up to big band.

2. Students will have an advanced working knowledge of jazz arranging techniques.

3. Students will have gained a basic understanding of the principles of string writing.

4. Students will be able to create a full-length arrangement of a jazz standard for 5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones and rhythm section.

5. Students will have the skill to accurately communicate musical ideas by means of a music notation program

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1-5
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1-5
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	5
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1-5
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	Not applicable
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1-5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Required Resources

‘Jazz Arranging Techniques’ by Gary Lindsay (www.lindsayjazz.com)

Recommended Resources

Sam Nestico, The Complete Arranger

Don Sebesky, The Contemporary Arranger

Rayburn Wright, Inside the Score

Bill Dobbins, Jazz arranging and Composing

Ted Pease and Ken Pullig, Modern Jazz Voicings (Berklee Press)

Dick Lowell and Ken Pullig,ss Arranging for Large Jazz Ensemble (Berklee Press)

Recordings of Count Basie, Thad Jones, Bob Brookmyer, Bill Holman, Gordon Goodwin, Gerry Mulligan, Bert Joris, Jim McNealy and
other big band arrangers and composers.

Online Learning

This Course Profile will be placed on MyUni together with assignments and other relevant Course information.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Essential arranging topics are presented and explained within two weekly lectures of 1 hour duration. Application and further discussion of these topics occurs in weekly 1 hour tutorials, where assignments and exercises are also performed.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

WORKLOAD

TOTAL HOURS:

2 x 1-hour lectures per week, 24 hours per semester

1 x 1-hour tutorial per week, 10 hours per semester

3 hours listening per week, 36 hours per semester

3 hours research per week, 36 hours per semester

50 hours in total for assignment preparation per semester

TOTAL: 156 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Voicing saxophones and brass section. Soli saxophone writing. Tutorials for these. Techniques and analysis of big band arrangements. Writing the major big band arrangement. An overview of string and vocal group arranging.

Specific Course Requirements

Nil

Small Group Discovery Experience

(1) Playing of students’ assignments: some students will play the assignments while the rest listen. Students and the lecturer discuss the played assignments as to what worked and what could be improved upon.

(2) Practical exercises of harmonic voicings in the keyboard lab, will help students to gain practical, hands-on, understanding of the material presented in class. There will be interaction between students and the lecturer by way of group discussion and individual attention given to students by the lecturer.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessments Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcomes
An 8-bar,Â 5-part soli harmonisation assignment	Formative and summative	20%	1, 2, 4, 5
An 8-bar voicing assignment for 8 brass and 5 saxophones	Formative and summative	20%	1, 2, 4, 5
A big band arrangement of approximately 100 bars in length	Summative	60%	1, 2, 4, 5

Modified arrangements have been made to assessments and the details provided here reflect recent updates.

Assessment Task	Weighting
A 32-bar bebop arrangement/contrafact for 4-5 voices/horns	25%
A 32-bar arrangement/contrafact for mixed ensemble at mid-High School level	25%
A large ensemble arrangement of approximately 100 bars in length	50%

Assessment Related Requirements

100% attendance is expected at tutorials. In this course, penalties apply for any absences which are not formally approved as
outlined in the Conservatorium’s Student Participation and Attendance Leave Guidelines (see following). Leave Application forms are available from the Music Office and can be downloaded from the Music website – see

Late assignment policy:
Assignments handed in after the due date will accrue a penalty of 5% off the given mark per day. However, extensions may be granted for medical or compassionate reasons or by arrangement with the lecturer in charge or the course coordinator prior to the due date.
Extensions without penalty are not granted under any other circumstances. In the case of illness this will require a medical certificate, and in the case of personal (non-medical) circumstances a letter of support from a University Student Counsellor. For further information, please refer to the following website:

Assessment Detail

First assignment:
Five-part sax soli harmonisation: compose an 8-bar saxophone soli over a given chord sequence – 20% weighting.

Second assignment:
Voice a given melody for 8 brass and 5 saxophones – 20% weighting.

Major Assignment:
Arrange a standard jazz tune for big band (5 saxophones, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones and rhythm section). The arrangement should be between 72-100 bars in length. – 60% weighting.

Submission

Assignments are always due at the following week’s tutorial unless otherwise directed by the lecturer.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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