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MUZ00JAZZ-ARR-ANA-OPT - Jazz Arrangement / Analysis optional17740/4722/2627/1/21
Study guide

MUZ00JAZZ-ARR-ANA-OPT - Jazz Arrangement / Analysis optional

17740/4722/2627/1/21
Academic year 2026-27
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Jazz Instrument Keuzevak
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Jazz Instrument - keuzevakken
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Master of Arts in de muziek
    Choice package:
    • Jazz - keuzevak (6sp)
  • Master of Arts in Music
  • Master of Arts in Music
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Live Electronics / Hybrid Performance - keuzevak (12sp)
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Weight: 3,00
Total study time: 75,00 hours
Possible deadlines for learning account: 30.11.2026 (Course takes place from beginning until end of academic year)
Nature: Optional course
Teaching staff: NN NN
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

Arrangement1 - Writing various jazz voicings - Targets and approach techniques - Writing intro, backgrounds and endings - Introduction to instrument theory - Arrangement and form, using various density factors

Type of Teaching

Individual music education
Individual instruction in music15,00 hours
Preparation for the course
Course preparation60,00 hours

Course Objectives

- Develop insights into melody, harmony, various arranging techniques, rhythm, counterpoint and instrumentation through analysis and practice to be able to create a musically/artistically sound jazz arrangement for a jazz octet.

At minor level:

The student acquires additional competences and skills to complement the programme’s learning outcomes.

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 succesfullyIntroductory

Course Sequence

There are no prerequisites for this course.