Module: Instrumental Labs 1

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Instrumental Labs 1
Module Code	MC117
School	59
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Matthew Jacobson Semester 2: Matthew Jacobson Autumn: Matthew Jacobson
Module Teachers	Shane Latimer Linda Adams Matthew Jacobson Alexandra Ioana Potinga Cotosman Andrew Csibi Patrice Brun
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Repeat examination

Description

A module designed to provide learners with appropriate stylistic considerations for their instrument, particularly as it relates to the mainstream language of jazz performance, both in soloing and accompaniment. Learners are grouped by instrument and work on typical techniques for their respective instruments, with an emphasis on how they perform in a group setting

Learning Outcomes

1. Be competent performers on their respective instruments or voice
2. Have a working knowledge of stylistic norms for their instruments or voice
3. Be competent in the typical conventions of performance practice in jazz.
4. Where appropriate, show an ability to accompany in a stylistic appropriate way

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Workshop	24	Weekly, A one-hour group lecture-workshop
Independent Study	101	Instrumental/vocal Practice, both individually, and with others
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

An introduction to instrument-appropriate techniques
An introduction to instrument-appropriate techniques, stylistic approaches for group playing and soloing, and accompaniment techniques where relevant. Learners will acquire a skill set that will be typical of that required by the contemporary performer on their instrument. Taking the form of a group instrumental or vocal lecture, covering appropriate stylistic devices and technical approaches relevant to the instrument/voice and designed to assist in developing strong technical and stylistic vocabulary. Techniques discussed, depending on instrument, may include, but not be limited to such techniques as: Developing reading skills Rhythm section techniques Development of idiomatic soloing vocabulary Development of idiomatic accompaniment vocabulary Survey of historically important developments in particular instruments or voice. Guidance towards exemplary recorded examples of techniques under discussion

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Performance evaluation	End of Second Semester Performance Assessment - a 20 minute individual assessment based on techniques covered in tutorials	80%	Sem 2 End
Participation	Engagement with the material	20%	As required

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Louis Bellson, Gil Breines: 0, Modern Reading Text, Alfred Publishing Company, 9780769233772
Rich Appleman: 2000, Reading Contemporary Electric Bass, Berklee Press Publications, 0634013386
by Mark Levine: 1989, The jazz piano book, Sher Music, Petaluma, CA, 0961470151
William Leavitt, Larry Baione: 2005, A Modern Method for Guitar - Volume 1, Berklee Press, 0876390696
Mike Campbell: 2002, Sightsinging: The Complete Method for Singers, Musicians Institute, 0793581915
Lacour, Guy: 2000, Précis pour l'Étude des Gammes, pour Saxophone, Gérard Billaudot, 979004301549
Joseph Viola: 1986, Technique of the Saxophone, Berklee Press Publications, 0793554098
Lennie Nichaus: 2012, Lennie Niehaus - Basic Jazz Conception, Volume 1, Try Publishing Company, 1934638005

Other Resources

32459, App, Biolcati, Massimo, 2014, iReal Pro, Technimo,

Programme or List of Programmes

JZCM	BA in Jazz and Contemporary Music Perfor

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