Professor: Stefan Karlsson
Office: MU #272
Phone: (940) 565-2229
Email:
stefan.karlsson@unt.edu
Prerequisite:
MUJS 1371, MUJS 1131, MUJS 1132, and two semesters of 1500-level applied classical concentration lessons.
Classical lessons will take place during Freshman (2cr.), Sophmore (1cr.) and Junior years (1cr). Jazz lessons will take place during Sophmore (1cr.), Junior (1cr.) and Senior years (2cr). A required 50-minute jazz recital is typically done during the last semester of study.
Course Content:
Upon completion of these three years of study, the student must display necessary proficiency with:
• II/V/I progressions (major and minor in all keys)
• Blues and Rhythm Changes (all keys)
• Orchestration(voicings, voice leading, etc.)
• Repertoire
• Etudes/technical studies (which will include R.H/L.H independence, tone control, relaxation, and pedal technique)
• Solo piano techniques
• Transcriptions
• Improvisation
• Evolution of jazz piano and its innovators
Mid-Term/Final Jury:
By mid-term, one published jazz solo piano selection is due for a grade. At the end of dead week, the student will perform a jury, which will include:
• Transcription (performed by memory with original recording)
• Repertoire (from applied tune list- by memory with a rhythm section)
Semester Grading:
In order to receive an A or B, the student must demonstrate good weekly preparation of materials and a desire to master this art form. Each lesson will be given a grade (5%/lesson) comprising a total of 65% of the final grade. The midterm exam will count for 10% (solo piece). The final jury exam will count for 25%.
Attendance Policy:
You are scheduled to meet with the applied instructor for 13 regular lesson times during each semester. There are no lessons during first week of classes. There will be no make-up lessons for unexcused student absences.
No unexcused absences are permitted.
Continuation Policy:
If you receive a C or lower in lessons, you will not be eligible to participate in regular lessons the following semester. In addition, the student will be required to re-audition before returning to private lessons.
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MUJS 5531
Applied Graduate Jazz Piano
Professor: Stefan Karlsson
Office: MU 272
Phone: (940) 565-2229
Email:
stefan.karlsson@unt.edu
Prerequisite:
MUJS 1371, MUJS 1131, MUJS 1132, and six semesters of undergraduate applied jazz piano lessons
Course Content:
Upon completion of these three semesters of study, students must display proficiency with:
• Repertoire
• Orchestration (voicings, voice leading, etc.)
• Etudes/technical studies
• Solo piano techniques
• Transcriptions
• Improvisational skills
• Trio playing
• Trio arranging
• The evolution of jazz piano and its innovators, to include an oral presentation during the third semester of study on a selected jazz piano innovator. In addition, a 10-page paper on the history of jazz piano is due by the end of the third semester of study. The paper will serve as a preparation for the graduate oral exam.
Mid-Term/Jury:
By mid-term, one published solo piano selection and six tunes from the applied tune list (not addressed during lessons ) are due for a grade. During dead-week, students will perform a jury exam, which will include one transcription (performed along with the original recording) and eight tunes from the applied tune list that have been addressed througout the semester. Mid-term and jury exams are to be performed by memory.
Semester Grading:
Students must demonstrate good weekly preparation of materials and a desire to master this art form. Each lesson will be given a grade (5% per lesson) for a total of 65% of their final grade. The mid-term exam will count for 10%. The final jury exam will count for 25%.
Attendance Policy:
You are scheduled to meet with the applied instructor for 13 regular lesson times during each semester. There are no lessons during first week of classes. There will be no make-up lessons for unexcused student absences. No unexcused absences are permitted.
Continuation Policy:
If you receive a C or lower in lessons, you will not be eligible to participate in regular lessons the following semester. In addition, the student will be required to re-audition before returning to private lessons.
Jazz Piano Departmental:
Undergraduate and graduate students who are registered for applied jazz piano lessons must perform during one of the weekly scheduled jazz piano departmental gatherings. Departmental performances are held on Tuesday's 4:00-4:50PM in room 282 in the fall, and on Friday's 2:00-2:50PM in room 262 in the spring.