Course: Theoretical development Jazz 4 credits: 5

Course code
MZVB25TDJ4
Name
Theoretical development Jazz 4
Study year
2025-2026
ECTS credits
5
Language
Dutch, with parts in English, English
Coordinator
W. Buis
Modes of delivery
  • Individual supervision
  • Practical / Training
  • Tutorial
Assessments
  • Class Piano 4 - Skills test
  • Jazz History 4 - Written, organised by School
  • Jazz Theory 4 - Written, organised by School
  • Solfège 4 - Written, organised by School

Learning outcomes

After the course you will be able to do the following at an advanced level:
1.2 You make music that is related to relevant musical contexts and can justify this on the basis of theory and research.
3.2 You position and profile yourself and your own practice in relation to developments in the field, work field and (developments in) society.
4.2 You observe, analyse and research the field, work field and related (social) subjects in a structured and traceable way and reflect on how your own actions relate to this.

Content

You will receive lessons in jazz history, jazz theory and music analysis (solfège). In addition, you will receive piano lessons to support theoretical development. In this course you will work on:
- developing (music) professional knowledge and skills and applying them in advanced professional situations and contexts (1);
- developing your own artistic identity based on theoretical insights, developments in society and your personal commitment (3);
- methodically evaluating your own actions, skills and/or work (4).

Included in programme(s)

School(s)

  • Prince Claus Conservatoire