Music you haven´t heard before
Teacher: Kresten Osgood
This course will deal with various currents in jazz and show where they come from and where they are heading.We will try to suggest a perspective on general education in jazz history and development by looking at questions such as: “What is the difference between Sonny Criss and Art Pepper? And why?”, “What is the significance Hampton Hawes had for the future piano trios?” etc.
PREREQUISITES
No subject specific prerequisites.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the module the student must at an advanced level:
- Knowledge of selected areas of jazz history and development
- Knowledge and understanding of various currents in jazz and the context they appear in
CONTENTS
We work with the following areas:
- Major trends in jazz history and development
- Comparison and perspective of music from different areas and time periods in jazz
TEACHING AND WORKING METHODS
- Listening to music
- Reflections on the music itself and its role and position in a jazz historical context
- Discussion of music that the students bring
GROUP FORMATION
Group size, normally 5-8 students.
ASSESSMENT
Demonstrate knowledge of jazz history and development and understanding of various currents in jazz and the context they appear in during the course
REFERENCES
REGISTRATION
If you wish to participate in one of the TVAERS courses, you must enter up to 3 priority course requests. You can wish max. 2 courses and you will receive a reply no later than the 10th of August on whether you have a place on a course.
To enter your wishes CLICK HERE.
TIME
One semester MA. 10 x 2 lessons. Expected Thursdays or Fridays (not scheduled yet).
PLACE
Rytmisk Musikkonservatorium
ONLINE
NO
LEVEL
MA-level
ECTS
5
LANGUAGE
Danish – English if required by participants