1. Develop music ensemble skills that display accuracy, fluency, advanced technical skills and a mature expressive sense along with a strong conceptual and interpretative understanding of the chosen and prescribed works

2. Develop effective ensemble practising strategies which arise from independent, imaginative and creative approaches to problem solving including the use of contemporary technologies

3. Develop critical understanding of own and others’ musical performances in relation to the standards required for professional endeavour.

As appropriate for practical specialisation:

1. Scores of repertoire prescribed by instrumental teacher (Elder Music Library houses an excellent collection of scores available for loan to students). Original music must be used for examinations (where music is permitted).
2. Technical workbooks as required by instrumental teacher for your specific instrument specialisation.
3. A good quality recording device to record practice and performances on a regular basis.
4. Metronome, tuner, pencil & eraser, ear plugs - as needed
5. Instruments, amplifiers, microphones etc, as required

1. CD recordings of 1st Year Tunes List
2. New Real Book Vol. 1-3

Regular listening to performances of works being studied. Students can listen to works through the library's Naxos subscription (see library catalogue, search using Naxos as the title and limit search to ‘electronic resources’. You will be prompted to enter your uni ID number and password to access the Naxos catalogue). There is a wealth of material available for listening (but not downloading). The link to the Naxos catalogue is as follows: http://proxy.library.adelaide.edu.au/login?url=http://uoa.naxosmusiclibrary.com/

• 3 (1+2) contact hours per week for scheduled rehearsals
• 1 to 2 hours per week for unscheduled rehearsals, Forum Prep, sectionals, etc

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 http://music.adelaide.edu.au/current/handbook/Student_Leave_Form_11-11.pdf

PENALTIES

Penalties apply for any unapproved absences as follows:

SPECIALIST JAZZ ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS

• Absence - 10 (ten) marks for each unapproved absence

Unapproved absences from ANY scheduled Small Ensemble rehearsal will result in a 10 (ten) mark penalty for each unapproved absence. Any penalties will be applied to the final total course mark for the year - ie. after all other assessments have been completed and calculated.

Arrival after the scheduled starting time or departure before the scheduled finishing time may, at the discretion of the relevant lecturer or Head of Studies, be regarded as an unapproved absence.

This penalty may be waived if the lecturer or Head of Studies is convinced that extenuating circumstances were the cause of the absence or lateness. In such cases it is the student’s responsibility to show that extenuating circumstances are applicable.

Ongoing Assessment: Marks will be awarded by the appointed Ensemble lecturer on the basis of students’ preparation, leadership, accompaniment and musicianship during the regular rehearsals each week.

End of Semester Examination: An examination (30 minutes) will be conducted at the end of each semester for the ensemble, comprising both ensemble selected tunes and examiner selected tunes from the current Tunes List. Sheet music or charts are NOT to be used for these examinations.

Students must be available during the identified University examination periods. Students are not entitled to sit an examination at another time, nor are they entitled to any other concessions if an examination conflicts with a planned vacation or special event.

Students can collect copies of Examiners’ reports and teachers’ reports from the Music Office once the Examination Board Meeting has occurred at the end of each semester.