Arranging/Composing Jazz

The subject encompasses arrangements of works by the student and other composers and composition of the student's own works. Music theory, analyses of musical works and styles form the basis of the student's own composing and arranging. Teaching of form, melody, harmony and orchestration are essential. The main focus is on the student's own production.

Knowledge:

The candidate

• Has basic knowledge of arranging, composing and notation.

Skills:

The candidate:

• Has basic skills arranging, composing and notation
• Can develop, arrange and orchestrate her/his musical material.

Lectures in form and analyses of musical works and styles, melody and harmony and orchestration. Performances of the student's own works form the basis for individual tutoring. Instruction: 1 lesson a week for 24 weeks. Tutoring: 0.5 lesson a week for 24 weeks.