Advanced Jazz Composition furthers the student's knowledge of compositional techniques used in a variety of contemporary jazz styles. It gives students insight into the techniques of advanced jazz composition through the study of form, structure, melody writing, bitonality, counterpoint and orchestration in contemporary, post-bop and modal styles. Advanced Jazz Composition fosters knowledge and understanding of the techniques of composition in a range of jazz styles, and skills in applying more advanced jazz compositional tools and processes.

A graded result reflects the level of achievement and participation, taking into account academic effort, commitment and progress, including the student's capacity and level of expertise to undertake increasingly complex tasks.  The assessment requirements and criteria for evaluation will de defined in written guidelines handed out at the beginning of each semester.

Four assignments (40%) and two projects (30% each).

Two hours per week.

Audition/Interview