Music Performance (Jazz) Level 5 HND

Chichester Language College

HND

In Chichester

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Description

  • Type

    HND

  • Location

    Chichester

The HND in Music Performance (Jazz) is a practical, hands on and exciting Higher Education course that has been developed to give students a strong foundation in music that will prepare them for a career as a musician. The course content is based on the language and knowledge base of jazz music in its various forms.

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Location

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Chichester (West Sussex)
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37a South Street, PO19 1EL

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Subjects

  • Music
  • Performance
  • Jazz
  • Composition

Course programme

What you need to know
How will I study?

In year 1 students study 8 different units that contribute to a holistic grounding in all aspects of Jazz music. Year 1 units: Creative arts research; music in context, aural perception, harmony and composition; improvisation in music; keyboard skills; music notation; and music performance studies. In year 2 student study 8 units. They will work towards a major final performance in a public venue. Year 2 units: Preparation; process and production in the creative arts; critical music listening; band rehearsal and performance; harmony and arranging; music composition techniques; music performance skills; planning for public performance; and world music composition and performance.
How will I be taught?

A significant feature of this course is the focus on tutor led band workshops, where students are guided through the process of creating music in a real life, real time situation. The workshops lead to regular performance opportunities, both in college and at local venues. The workshops are supported by a comprehensive set of weekly classes in the fundamental aspects of music making.
How will I be assessed?

A combination of coursework and performances will be used to assess you throughout the course.

Additional information

Five highlights










Experienced staff: All of our lecturers are practicing jazz musicians.
Small class sizes
Excellent facilities.
Lower tuition fees than university.
Excellent support from lecturers.

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Music Performance (Jazz) Level 5 HND

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