Dissertations and Theses @ UNI
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Open Access Thesis
Keywords
Jazz--1991-2000; Jazz; 1991-2000; Audiocassettes; Academic theses;
Abstract
The Master of Music Jazz Pedagogy recital and abstract serve as a capstone to the program's curriculum. The recital provides the student the opportunity to apply and demonstrate his/her knowledge through performance. The recital abstract records the pedagogical approaches, techniques, and resources. This recitalist was required to perform selected compositions on his principle instrument and the following rhythm section instruments: piano, bass guitar, and drum set. The selections performed on the primary instrument, the E-flat alto saxophone, emphasized improvisation in relation to correct style, harmonic accuracy, and time-feel. Performances on the rhythm section instruments demonstrated a functional playing ability and correct jazz interpretation. The music selections are all time honored jazz standards characterized by their forms, chord progressions, and singable melodies. The importance of the working .knowledge demonstrated in the recital performance ties to the underlying philosophy that jazz is an aural art form and is best taught with an aural approach to pedagogy. The ability to provide authentic aural models in relation to improvisation, phrasing, articulation, as well as the individual roles of the rhythm section instruments, is a key component of jazz education. An educator equipped with these skills and knowledge is likely to be successful in transmitting jazz performance concepts with authenticity and meaning.
Year of Submission
2004
Degree Name
Master of Music
Department
School of Music
First Advisor
Robert P. Washut
Second Advisor
Jonathan Schwabe
Third Advisor
Alan Schmitz
Date Original
2004
Object Description
1 PDF file (40 leaves)
Copyright
©2004 Duncan William Bamsey
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Bamsey, Duncan William, "An Overview of a Jazz Recital and Related Pedagogy" (2004). Dissertations and Theses @ UNI. 2005.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/etd/2005
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