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TERM:
SPRING 2012
COURSE NO.:
JAZZ 310
INSTRUCTOR: ROB MCKENZIE
COURSE NAME: JAZZ PEDAGOGY
OFFICE: FR 201G
LOCAL: 2172
SECTION NO:
01
EMAIL: rmckenzi@capilanou.ca
CREDITS:
1.5
CLASS WEBSITE: https://moodle.capilanou.ca/
COURSE FORMAT:
PREREQUISITES:
JAZZ 204, plus ENGL 100 or 102 plus one of ENGL 103, 104, 105 or 106
or equivalent with a grade of C minus or higher.
***It is highly recommended that this course be taken in the fourth year of
the Jazz Studies degree program after the student has developed strong jazz
performance skills and a good grasp of jazz theory, jazz history, and jazz
improvisation.
COREQUISITE:
MISSION STATEMENT:
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
General:
Instructional:
REQUIRED TEXT:
None. Lecture notes and related homework assignments will be handed out
in class. Students are advised to take comprehensive notes. Readings may
be assigned from various texts on reserve in the Capilano University library.
Dates
Jan. 8
Jan. 15
Jan.22
Topic
Class cancelled.
Course introduction.
Syllabus/evaluation process.
Definitions - jazz, pedagogy, and improvisation.
Careers in teaching jazz.
History of jazz education in US; Canada Banff School, School for Advanced
Musicianship.
Professional organizations IASJ, IAJE, MENC, BCMEA, BCRMTA.
Myths in jazz.
Dates
Jan. 29
Feb. 5
Feb. 12
Feb. 18-22
Feb. 26
March 5
March 12
March 19
March 26
March 29-April 1
April 2
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Topic
Questions: Can jazz be taught? Why should jazz be taught? Who should teach jazz?
COURSE OUTLINE & ASSIGNMENT DETAILS HANDED OUT.
Understanding the learning process
Learner Styles/Blooms taxonomy
Teaching nuts and bolts
The oral tradition.
Improvisation methodology, materials, and goals.
Rhythm section
LECTURE GROUP #1 Improvisation
Big Band
READING WEEK NO CLASSES
LECTURE GROUP #2 Rhythm Section
Vocal Jazz Ensemble/Small Ensemble Jazz
WEBSITE RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT due Bachelor and graduate degrees in Canada
and the U.S.
LECTURE GROUP #3 Big Band/Instrumental
Presentation of website research #1
LECTURE GROUP #4 Vocal Jazz
Presentation of website research #2
Theory, Ear Training, Arranging, Composition & History methodology, and goals
LECTURE GROUP #5 Small Ensemble Jazz
Private Teaching, Computers
LECTURE GROUP #6 - Theory, Ear Training, Arranging, Composition & History
High Schools, Festivals.
Easter Break
LECTURE GROUP #7- Private Teaching, Computers
Festivals, high school teaching.
April 9
April 18
*NOTE: The topics above, their order, and the length of time spent on each may vary
depending on the interests, needs, and abilities of the class.
IMPORTANT DATES
EVALUATION PROFILE:
GRADING PROFILE:
A+ = 95-100%
A = 90-94%
A- = 85-89%
B+ = 80-84%
B = 75-79%
B- = 70-74%
C+ = 65-69%
C = 60-64%
C- = 55-59%
D = 50-54%
F = below 50%
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Late Arrival/
Early Departure Policy:
It is the practice of the instructor to begin class at the scheduled start time
All students are expected to be seated and ready for instruction at the start of
each class. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class. Any student
who arrives late for a class should see the instructor at the end of that class
to change their absence to a tardy.
Attendance Penalties:
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When a student is absent from class, she/he is still responsible for the
material covered during his/her absence, including announcements,
assigned readings, and handouts. The instructor is not responsible for
reminding students of missing work.
Assignment Submission
Time/Late Work:
I Grades/Audit Status:
Computer Requirements:
None.
English Usage
University Policies:
Flexibility Clause: