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MUZ00JAZZ-ARR-TECH-1-OPT - Jazz Arrangement Techniques optional17739/4516/2526/1/31
Study guide

MUZ00JAZZ-ARR-TECH-1-OPT - Jazz Arrangement Techniques optional

17739/4516/2526/1/31
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (12)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (15)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (3)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (6)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (9)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (12)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (15)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (3)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (6)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (9)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (12)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (3)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (6)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (9)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (12)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (3)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (6)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (9)
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (12)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (15)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (18)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (3)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (6)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (9)
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 6 credits
Weight: 6,00
Total study time: 180,00 hours
Possible deadlines for learning account: 30.11.2025 (Course takes place from beginning until end of academic year)
Nature: Optional course
Co-ordinator: Mertens Lode (dut,eng)
Language course: No
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Academic Year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: A result of less than 8/20 is not tolerablefor this course unit.
Preservability: The result of this course unit is preservable according to the terms of the program you are enrolled for.

Course Content

Arranging Techniques: Develop insights into instrument theory, reharmonization, rhythm, form, counterpoint and orchestration through analysis and practice to create a musical/artistic big band arrangement. Through analysis and transcription learning to apply big band arranging techniques.

Type of Teaching

Individual music education
Individual instruction in music30,00 hours
Preparation for the course
Course preparation150,00 hours

Course Objectives

-Thorough knowledge and understanding of different arranging techniques for big band
-Development of the own artistic expression power with respect for tradition, but with a scientific/artistic look on the latest musical evolution

Evaluation

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Exam period JuneWorkpiece100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
Exam period August/SeptemberWorkpiece100,00

Prerequisites

CodeDescriptionLevel
ECOOFinal attaintment levels acquierd from the course which the student followed succesfullyIn depth study

Acquired competences

CodeDescriptionLevelCategory
BMUZJLM_LO03LO3: Style insight The Bachelor graduate shows that he/she has the required style knowledge.In depth studyDLR,SWT
BMUZJLM_LO04LO4: Musical language control and integration The Bachelor graduate shows that he/she has insight into different musical parameters, names them and uses them in his/her own performance practice. Theoretic and cultural knowledge is applied in practice.In depth studyDLR,SWT
BMUZJLM_LO06LO6: Musical language application The Bachelor graduate applies the gained musical insight and deals creatively with the offered material including in the preparation and study method.In depth studyDLR,SWT
BMUZJLM_LO10LO10: Creative expression The Bachelor graduate uses musical language and imagination and ensemble and presentation skills to create an expressive performance through improvisation. He/she uses the required arrangement and composition techniques for this and has a basic knowledge of the most common instruments from the jazz idiom.In depth studyDLR,SWT
BMUZJLM_LO11LO11: Communication skills The Bachelor graduate communicates through and about his/her artistic work. In the first place, the communication takes place through the music itself, but also through written and/or verbal explanation.In depth studyDLR,SWT
BMUZJLM_LO13LO13: Continuous artistic development The bachelor in music can explain the importance of developing him/herself continuously as an artist.In depth studyDLR,SWT
BMUZJLM_LO14LO14: Artistic vision The bachelor in music develops (under supervision) his/her own project to an artistic product and knows the possibilities to share this with a public. He/she starts to develop a personal vision on the process of his/his artistic career.In depth studyDLR,AVD

Course Sequence

There are no prerequisites for this course.