Part-time Certificates and Diplomas in Jazz 2016 - 2017

The Programme at a Glance In 1994 the University of St Andrews established the Scottish Certificate in Jazz and followed this in 1995 with the Advanced Diploma. In response to numerous enquiries from former students, the Graduate Diploma in Jazz was launched in 2009. The certificate and diplomas are aimed at professional, semi-professional and aspiring musicians. The courses run throughout the academic year and consist of study days, contact days and a final study weekend in St Andrews, combined with distance learning.

The courses are held in the Music Centre based at Younger Hall, North St, St Andrews. This large building houses a concert hall seating up to 1,000 people and is the main concert venue in St Andrews. It hosts performances by professional and amateur musicians, including regular visits by the University’s Orchestra in Residence the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, a series of chamber music concerts by internationally renowned artists, weekly Wednesday lunchtime concerts, jazz nights and much more.

Tutors & Fees Director: Richard Ingham (Honorary Professor of Jazz Education) Keyboard Tutors: Graduate and Advanced Diploma – Richard Michael MED (Honorary Professor of Jazz Piano) Scottish Certificate – Graeme McIntee Assistant Tutors: Tom Annan Kenny Irons Andy James Jerry Randalls Margaret Douglass Richard Ingham is a saxophonist, composer, conductor, educator and writer. He has given solo saxophone recitals, chamber concerts and conducted throughout the world. Numerous works have been written for him, and performances have included world and UK premieres. He is a currently a member of Strangeness & Charm, the Auricle Ensemble and Trio Verso. His many recordings feature saxophone recitals and chamber ensembles, and are an eclectic collection of classical, jazz, traditional and improvised music. Richard was the Director of the acclaimed XVI World Saxophone Congress in 2012. He has written many works, including the twelve movement suite Music for the Book of Deer; Robinson for two narrators, two jazz soloists and jazz orchestra; Nature Morte au Panier for solo viola; Rhynie Man for solo French horn; Through a Landscape and Walking the Cowgate for saxophone quartet and From Pennan to Penang for saxophone and accordion. His most recent work is a set of three saxophone pieces celebrating Adolphe Sax’s bicentenary. His educational work has taken him around the world, and his extensive teaching experience at every level in the UK has made him much in demand as a consultant and presenter. Richard is the editor of The Cambridge Companion to the Saxophone (Cambridge University Press, 1999). Richard Michael is one of Scotland’s most versatile musicians, and has influenced a generation of teachers and students with his innovative methods of teaching improvisation through nearly 40 years work with Fife Youth Jazz Orchestra and a career as composer, performer and workshop leader. He is the author of Jazz Beginnings, Creative Jazz Education and Small Band Jazz for the Classroom, (Stainer and Bell) and has

performed his History of Jazz Piano to much acclaim around the country. He is Radio Scotland’s resident “Jazz Jargonbuster” on the Jazzhouse, where he opens up the world of jazz to a large audience. “Jazz Essentials”, his personal guide to playing jazz piano, is available from his website www.richardmichaelsjazzschool.com. Richard condenses a lifetime’s experience of teaching jazz into simple building blocks, allowing anyone to learn how to improvise. Recent awards have included the BEM for services to music education and the Education Award in the 2013 Scottish Jazz Awards. His philosophy that “mistakes are cool” ensures that his students feel comfortable getting it wrong – and then he helps them get it right! Graeme McIntee is a jazz pianist and specialist jazz educator. Now a freelance performer and tutor, he was for many years Principal Teacher of Music at Fraserburgh Academy. Fees The cost of each course is £500. This is payable in three instalments: £100 upon registration, followed by £200 on each of the first two study days. Payment may be made online at http://onlineshop.st-andrews.ac.uk. Please select Product Catalogue, then Short Courses Summer Schools and Workshops, then Jazz Courses. Payment can also be made over the phone with credit or debit card (not American Express). Please phone the office on 01334 463232 if you would like to pay by card. Course fees are non-refundable. If after the first study day you decide that you do not wish to continue with the course, you must notify the Course Co-ordinator in writing within seven days. The St Andrews jazz courses are approved for funding by the Student Awards Agency for Scotland. The SAAS parttime fee grant is available for students who are ordinarily resident in Scotland and have an individual income of £25,000 or less. For more information please see: www.saas.gov.uk

Scottish Certificate in Jazz

Advanced Diploma in Jazz

Aim The aim of the Scottish Certificate in Jazz is to provide a grounding in jazz performance skills for jazz musicians who wish to expand their academic understanding, and also for musicians with no jazz experience who are eager to develop their work in this style, either for performance or teaching.

Aim The aim of the Advanced Diploma in Jazz is to increase the knowledge and extend the skills of jazz musicians.

Admission Admission to the Certificate requires a level of competence of at least Associated Board Grade 5 Theory and Grade 8 (or equivalent) practical. Structure Preparation consists of three study days held in St Andrews and will culminate with a study weekend. In between, students work from written and recorded material specially prepared by programme staff. The additional ‘contact days’ offer students an opportunity to seek further advice and assistance on instrumental and theoretical techniques. Syllabus Instrumental techniques • Style, reading, improvisation (Blues, Modal, II V I), jazz-rock techniques and appreciation Analysis and contextual studies • History of jazz Musical theory • Harmony, function of the rhythm section Skills development • Practice methods, teaching methods, keyboard skills. Award The Certificate will be awarded to all those who complete the course and show themselves to have attained a familiarity with the jazz repertoire and skill in playing and improvising on at least one instrument. Certificates may be endorsed with recognition of special accomplishment in performance and keyboard voicing skills. Credit 40 credits at SCQF Level 7; 20 ECTS points.

Admission Admission to the Advanced Diploma will require satisfactory completion of the Certificate, or similar qualification, or equivalent experience. Structure Three study days and a study weekend for Diploma students are held in St Andrews but there is also heavy emphasis on guided self-preparation. Syllabus Instrumental techniques • Style, reading, improvisation (II V I 32 bar), chord extensions and substitutions • Performance conventions and disciplines Analysis and contextual studies • Solo transcription and analysis Musical theory • Harmony, song structure and form, small group arranging, scoring / part writing Skills development • Essential repertoire, practice methods and materials, keyboard skills. Award The Advanced Diploma will be awarded after assessment at the end of the course. Students may also enter for endorsements in Performance and Keyboard Skills. The Linda Trahan Memorial Award will be presented to the most outstanding performer during the final Performance endorsement assessments. Credit 40 credits at SCQF Level 9; 20 ECTS points.

Graduate Diploma in Jazz Aim The aim is to provide a professional training in jazz performance skills with supporting theoretical studies. Admission Admission to the Graduate Diploma will require satisfactory completion of Advanced Diploma in Jazz (or equivalent qualification or experience; submission of a recording of the applicant will be required in this case). Structure Three study days and a study weekend, with optional contact days. Syllabus Performance skills • Standards repertoire • Development of a dynamic library • Structure and creativity in improvisation Analysis and contextual studies • Transcription and analysis • Historical appreciation • Fusion and collaborations Professional development • Employment as a jazz musician.

Award Students will be assessed as to their effective contribution during the practical classes. There will be a formal assessment based on the memorised jazz standards. A submitted transcription with commentary will be assessed. In addition, students may also enter for endorsements in the following: Performance – a performance of two contrasting pieces (maximum duration 10 minutes) with the house rhythm section. Dissertation (4,000 words) on an approved historical or analytical topic. Jazz pedagogy – a report, supported by video or audio evidence, on a jazz teaching project undertaken during the year by the student. Keyboard skills. Assessments will be by the Director of the course and at least one other tutor. The Performance endorsement will also be assessed by an external examiner. Credit 40 credits at SCQF Level 10; 20 ECTS points.

Course Dates Friday 2 September 2016 – Registration closes Scottish Certificate

Advanced Diploma

Graduate Diploma

Study Day 1

Sat 10 September 2016 11.00 am - 5.30 pm

Sun 11 September 2016 11.00 am - 5.30 pm

Sun 25 September 2016 11.00 am - 5.30 pm

Contact Day 1

Sat 8 October 2016 10 am - 2 pm

Sun 9 October 2016 10 am - 2 pm

Sat 29 October 2016 10 am - 2 pm

Study Day 2

Sat 5 November 2016 11.00 am - 5.30 pm

Sun 6 November 2016 11.00 am - 5.30 pm

Sun 15 January 2017 11.00 am - 5.30 pm

Contact Day 2

Sat 14 January 2017 10 am - 2pm

Sat 4 February 2017 10 am - 2pm

Sun 5 February 2017 10 am - 2pm

Study Day 3

Sat 25 February 2017 11.00 am - 5.30 pm

Sun 26 February 2017 11.00 am - 5.30 pm

Sat 19 March 2017 11.00 am - 5.30 pm

Contact Day 3

Sat 18 March 2017 10 am - 2 pm

Sat 1 April 2017 10 am - 2 pm

Sun 02 April 2017 10 am - 2 pm

Study Weekend

Fri 2 June & Sat 3 June 2017 Fri 4.00 - 9 pm, Sat 9.30 am - 5 pm

Sat 3 June & Sun 4 June 2017 Sat 4.00  - 9 pm, Sun 9.30 am - 5 pm

Sat 10 June & Sun 11 June 2017 Sat 4.00 - 9 pm, Sun 9.30 am - 5 pm

Application Form Please complete both sides in block capitals

Title Forename

Date of birth

Surname

Address

Postcode

Phone Mobile

Email

Instrument(s) Musical qualifications and experience How did you find out about the University of St Andrews jazz courses?

Which course are you applying for?

Scottish Certificate in Jazz

£500



Advanced Diploma in Jazz

£500



Graduate Diploma in Jazz

£500

A non-refundable deposit of £100 is required with your registration form to secure your place. The balance is due in two further instalments of £200 on each of the first two study days. The closing date for applications is Friday 2 September 2016. Places are limited and subject to availability.

Payment methods (please tick as appropriate) Via the University online payment facility at http://onlineshop.st-andrews.ac.uk. Please select Product Catalogue, then Short Courses Summer Schools and Workshops, then Jazz Courses and the appropriate registration fee. Please phone us on 01334 463232 to make a credit / debit card payment (not American Express).

The following information is required for the Higher Education Statistics Agency and is treated in the strictest confidence.

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Ethnic origin (please tick box listed below): 9 Irish

26 Black British

10 White

29 Black – Other background

11

White British

31 Asian or Asian British – Indian

42 Mixed – White and Black African

12

White Irish

32 Asian or Asian British – Pakistani

43 Mixed – White and Asian

13

White Scottish

33  Asian or Asian British –

49 Other Mixed

19

Bangladeshi

Other White background

41 Mixed – White and Black Caribbean

80 Other

21 Black or Black British – Caribbean

34 Asian or Asian British – Chinese

90 Not known

22 Black or Black British – African

39 Asian – Other background

98 Information withheld

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T: 01334 463232 E: [email protected]

Open Association St Katharine’s West, 16 The Scores, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9AX, Scotland (UK ) Alex Allen – Director of Open Association T: 01334 467467 Debbie Wilbraham – Course Co-ordinator T: 01334 463232 E: [email protected]

Creativity

“Fun and truly inspirational”

“Fabulous”

“The balance between practical sessions and lectures was spot on”

Risk-taking

“A most memorable and excellent course with fantastic tutors”

Communicating

“Brilliant course, learnt lots. The only problem is what to do next – definitely suffering jazz course withdrawal”

Performance

“A terrific course”

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