BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN JAZZ PERFORMANCE
Learn the Language of Jazz
Unique – Immerse yourself in jazz language
Of 468 jazz courses on offer world-wide (Downbeat Jazz Education Guide, 2011 – 2012; Jazz Times Jazz Education Guide, 2011 – 2012), Jazz Music Institute (JMI) is one of 27 music institutions world-wide that offers a degree strictly dedicated to jazz performance. We believe that if you become fluent in the language of jazz, you can play any genre of music.
Creative – Go beyond the boundaries of the music written on the page
An exclusive institute, JMI teaches all elements of jazz in a holistic way. We place a high emphasis on improvisation and developing strong aural and anlaysis ability in students. As well as composition skills, we teach students band leadership skills and instill in them the capacity to be strong contributing members of an ensemble. We produce well-rounded musicians.
Practical – Learn music in a ‘hands-on’ performance based course
Students spend the majority of contact hours in performance based classes, giving them the opportunity to learn and refine playing skills in different areas.
The three year full-time degree is divided into three study areas: Performance, Core Studies and Creative Studies.
Students undertake:
- Principal Study (individual lessons with instrumental teacher)
- Contemporary Performance Practice (weekly student performances)
- Improvisation Techniques and small group jazz ensembles
These subjects are supported by the theoretical subjects:
- Jazz Materials (music theory)
- Aural and Analysis (listening and transcription skills)
- Jazz in Context (jazz history)
Students have the opportunity to learn a significant amount of jazz repertoire in both the practical and theory subjects, equipping them with the ability to analyze form, structure, harmony, melody and rhythm from different perspectives.
Other subjects include Presentation Skills and Business Studies. Presentation Skills is divided into Performance Skills, Vocal Ensemble and Transcription and Analysis. In the core subject Business Studies, students learn the marketing, financial and advertising avenues required to sustain a career in the music industry.
THIS COURSE IS FEE-HELP APPROVED
FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligble fee paying students enrolled at Jazz Music Institute to pay their tuition fees. FEE-HELP can cover all or part of a student’s tuition fees. Over their lifetime, a student may borrow through FEE-HELP an amount up to the FEE-HELP limit to pay their tuition fees. To find out more, visit FEE-HELP.
You can also access Austudy, Abstudy and Youth Allowance, to find more out more visit Centerlink.
AUDITIONS FOR 2012
We will be holding auditions at your convenience by appointment between the following dates:
- Week of the 26th of September 2011 to the week of the 17th of January 2012.
Contact JMI on 07 3216 1110 to make an appointment.
The census date for semester 1, 2012 is 23rd of March 2012.
The JMI faculty is made up of professional and qualified musicians with a passion for jazz, and have acquired a depth of knowledge both nationally and internationally in the genre. All faculty members undertake continued professional development and perform regularly on the Australian jazz scene.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
JMI also offers an artist in residence program. In 2011 our artists in residence will be:
Col Loughnan is one of Australia’s finest and most experienced reed player/arranger/ teacher spanning a successful career of more than 45 years. He has been a member of the jazz faculty at Sydney Conservatorium since 1979. He has studied in the USA with jazz great Oliver Nelson, woodwind virtuoso Victor Morosco and legendary saxophone teacher Joe Allard. He has performed with many jazz greats such as Freddie Hubbard, James Morrison, and singers Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jnr. He is considered the Doctor of Saxophone by his peers.
Craig Scott Chair of Sydney Conservatorium of Music Jazz Dept. Began his extensive playing career in 1979 with the Keith Stirling Quartet. He has been a member of many other Australian jazz groups led by jazz identities: Don Burrows, James Morrison, Julian Lee, Judy Bailey and many more, and has played bass for many international jazz artists such as Joe Henderson, Red Rodney, Urbie Green, Eddie Daniels and Bobby Shew to mention a few.
Aaron Goldberg internationally renowned pianist from New York. Aaron has spent the last 12 years touring with many of the most brilliant voices in jazz – Joshua Redman, Wynton Marsalis, Betty Carter, Nicholas Payton plus many more. He has also performed with legendary jazz musicians such as Tom Harrell and Freddie Hubbard. Aaron is a member of the faculty of New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York and a clinician at Conservatories and Universities around the world.
There will be other visiting artists throughout the year.
Previous artists have been John Scofield, Dave Liebman, Mike Nock, Craig Scott, Aaron Goldberg, George Golla, and Dale Barlow.
Concert venue – Turnaround Jazz Club
We also offer a dedicated performance space for our students, as well as regular performances by local, interstate and international jazz artists. Please visit our Turnaround Jazz Club website for more information about performances at our venue www.turnaroundjazzclub.com
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Course Information
Schedule of tuition fees for units offered in Semester 1 2012
Student Policies
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Student Grievance Handling Policy & Procedure
Privacy and Personal Information Procedures
Statement of Tuition Assurance
Student Review Procedures for Re-crediting a FEE-HELP Balance
Leave of Absence & Withdrawal Policy