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MUZ00JAZZ-B-BAND-1-OPT - Jazz big band 1 optional32752/4722/2627/1/15
Study guide

MUZ00JAZZ-B-BAND-1-OPT - Jazz big band 1 optional

32752/4722/2627/1/15
Academic year 2026-27
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Jazz Instrument Keuzevak
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Jazz Instrument - keuzevakken
  • 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:
    • Jazz - keuzevak (6sp)
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 6 credits
Weight: 6,00
Total study time: 270,00 hours
Possible deadlines for learning account: 30.11.2026 (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: not possible.
Possibility of tolerance: You have to pass this course unit (will never be tolerated).
Preservability: The result of this course unit is preservable according to the terms of the program you are enrolled for.

Course Content

All on level 1:
- Development of musical-stylistic interaction within group performance situations
- Study of improvisation and stylistic interpretation, and the practical application within the realm of ensemble playing
- Study of existing interpretations and capabilities
- Development of performance awareness, professional attitude, interaction, expression and communication with the audience and the other performing musicians within the artistic context of ensemble playing
- Research into existing interpretations and possibilities for the development of an academic/artistic view on the contemporary evolution within the different sound palettes used in jazz music

Type of Teaching

Individual music education
Individual instruction in music120,00 hours
Preparation for the course
Course preparation150,00 hours

Course Objectives

- Mastery of instrumental and interactive skills within the artistic context of ensemble playing
- Optimal development of the artistic personality and expressive capabilities in relation to ensemble playing

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
Permanent evaluation (exam period excluded)Observation100,00

Prerequisites

CodeDescriptionLevel
ESOFinal attainment level: secundary educationIntroductory

Course Sequence

to be taken together with Jazz Ensemble 2.