Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijk Conservatorium van Antwerpen
Rhythm Section 1586/2806/2223/1/09
Study guide

Rhythm Section 1

586/2806/2223/1/09
Academic year 2022-23
Is found in:
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Instrument (Jazz) (focus Podium) within Jazz
    Choice package:
    • Instrument (jazz) Master 1
    • Instrument (jazz) Master 2
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Instrument (Jazz) (focus Podium) within Jazz
    Choice package:
    • Instrument (jazz) Master 1
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: de Haas Jan
Other teaching staff: Smedts Els, Wouters Nathan
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked PASS-FAIL.
Possible deadlines for learning account: 31.10.2022 ()
Re-sit exam: not possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 90,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Educational organisation (text)

* Group lessons
* Observation of lessons
* Performances
* Rehearsals

Prerequisite competencies (text)

The student has obtained the entry competencies for an academic masters degree.

Learning outcomes (text)

The learning of techniques directly related to specific sections. For wind instruments: playing music and performing in the wind section of a big band or chamber jazz orchestra. For piano, guitar and drums: playing music and performing in a rhythm section.

Learning outcomes (list)

1.1 The student independently broadens and explores repertoire related to his or her discipline.
The student is able to perform simple, standard, complex and non-conventional contemporary music in a wind or rhythm section.
1.3 The student can take on a leading role in an ensemble.
The student has an in-depth understanding of the interaction between the various instruments.
The student has an in-depth understanding of the role of his or her instrument in relation to other instruments and as part of the ensemble.
The student listens at all times to his or her fellow musicians.
2.1 The student has thoroughly mastered musical parameters and structures.
The student is able to make a substantial contribution to the group's timing.
The student is able to make a substantial contribution to the group sound and the musical group dynamic.
3.1 The student can employ his or her social and communication skills in order to take on a leadership role.
The student demonstrates musical leadership within the group.

Course content

* Rehearsals with big band/chamber jazz orchestra and the rhythm section
* The use of section-specific techniques
* For soloists, the practising of accompanying
* Ensemble playing techniques
* Unisolo techniques

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials30,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours60,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearArtistic practical assessment100,00

Evaluation (text)

Assessment format: On-going evaluation througout the year

Musical progress, motivation and commitment are assessed.