Theory, Arranging & Composition 1A
Enrolment code: FPM101
Offered: Launceston: semester 1 OR semester 2
Investigates the foundations of contemporary (jazz & rock) music theory, composition and
arranging techniques, and develops notation skills. Students will be introduced to basic
elements exhibited in modern chord progressions and composition, and develop writing
skills for the jazz and rock rhythm section. The course will begin with chord structures
and appropriate nomenclature, and topics such as form, instrument range and
transposition, chord/scale relationships, and basic chord substitution will be discussed.
Compositions will be written utilising the theory studied, and an arrangement for one
horn and rhythm section will be produced. All compositions and arrangements will be
performed.
Staff Mr JM Lade
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 3 hours weekly (13 wks); lectures & practical sessions
Assessment mode 100-bar arrangement for one horn & rhythm section (30%), arranging
assignments (10%), composition/theory assignments (20%), invigilated final exam
(40%)
Courses [F3J]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Aural & Ensemble 1A
Enrolment code: FPM102
Offered: Launceston: semester 1 OR semester 2
The aural component of this unit introduces students to the fundamental music
vocabulary and notation reading skills including rhythmic, intervallic and triadic chordal
recognition. Tonality will be restricted to major keys. It aims to develop and increase
rhythmic and aural awareness and fluency in reading, through sight singing, rhythmic
drill and performing and notating music in a variety of contemporary musical styles. The
aural component of this unit assists students in developing interpersonal communication
and personal responsibility skills necessary for successfully working together to achieve
common goals in a creative music environment. The unit also provides opportunities for
developing ensemble rehearsal and performance skills in musical expression,
improvisation, internal pulse, intonation awareness and accompaniment sensitivity.
Staff Mr M Mumford (Coordinator)
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 3 hrs weekly, lectures, tutorials & practical sessions (13 wks)
Assessment mode weekly rhythmic and aural performance tests (10%), dictation and
analysis (10%), aural viva voce exams (30%), weekly performance observation of
individual contribution to ensemble (50%)
Courses [F3J] [OC]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
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Practical Study 1A
Enrolment code: FPM103
Offered: Launceston: semester 1
Special note: restricted to BCA (Contemporary Music) students
Aims to develop technical facility, interpretive skills, and improvisation ability on the
student’s principal instrument (including voice) in the contemporary (jazz and rock)
idiom. All students will participate in sight-reading and improvisation classes, and
guitarists will attend a comping class. Topics will include articulation, standard jazz
phrasings, and voice-leading principles. Practical application of diatonic chord
progressions using the major scale, and secondary and extended dominants will be
explored in the improvisation class. The instrument lesson content will consist of technical
work such as scales, arpeggios and studies, in addition to the acquisition of a
contemporary music repertoire. Each student will undertake a practical examination at the
end of the semester, which will test prepared work, improvisation, comping (if applicable)
and sight-reading.
Staff Mr JM Lade (Coordinator), Mr MH Mumford
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2.5 hours weekly (13 wks); individual lessons (0.5 hours weekly), lectures,
workshops & practical sessions
Assessment mode instrument exam (50%), improvisation exam (50%)
Courses [F3J]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Theory, Arranging & Composition 1B
Enrolment code: FPM104
Offered: Launceston: semester 2
Continues to explore the harmonic, melodic and rhythmic principles of contemporary
(jazz & rock) music. The unit emphasises the development of analytic and writing skills.
Topics such as the principles of two-part horn writing and the use of motifs in
contemporary composition will be discussed and demonstrated in the work produced. All
compositions and arrangements will be performed.
Staff Mr JM Lade
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 3 hours weekly (13 wks); lectures & practical sessions
Assessment mode 100-bar arrangement for two horns & rhythm section (30%), arranging
assignments (10%), composition/theory assignments (20%), invigilated final exam
(40%)
Courses [F3J]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Aural & Ensemble 1B
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Enrolment code: FPM105
Offered: Launceston: semester 2
Continues in developing the student’s fundamental notation reading and aural
recognition skills. Activities, include more advanced rhythmic reading skills, interval and
chordal recognition. There is a continuation in the development of the student’s fluency in
hearing, reading, and performing through practical exercise in rhythmic, melodic and
chordal dictation. Major key diatonic 7th chords will be introduced and single note
melodic lines will be transcribed. The ensemble component will continue in the provision
of opportunities for developing interpersonal communication and personal responsibility
skills. It will also continue to provide opportunities for increasing ensemble performance
skills in musical expression, rhythmic tightness, intonation and accompaniment
sensitivity. This will culminate in a performance at the end of the semester.
Staff Mr M Mumford (Coordinator)
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 3 hrs weekly, lectures, tutorials & practical sessions (13 wks)
Assessment mode weekly rhythmic and aural performance tests (10%), dictation and
analysis (10%), aural viva voce exams (30%), weekly performance observation of
individual contribution to ensemble (50%)
Courses [F3J] [OC]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Practical Study 1B
Enrolment code: FPM106
Offered: Launceston: semester 2
Special note: restricted to BCA (Contemporary Music) students
Extends the student’s skill in sight-reading and comping (if applicable), and further
develops improvisation and instrumental ability. Advanced articulation and jazz,
jazz/rock phrasing will be discussed and demonstrated in selected repertoire. Topics in
the improvisation class will include the practical application of substitute chords and
modal interchange harmony. Acquisition of advanced contemporary repertoire, scales,
arpeggios and studies will occur in the student’s individual lesson. Each student will
undertake a practical examination at the end of the semester, which will test prepared
work, improvisation, comping (if applicable) and sight-reading.
Staff Mr JM Lade (Coordinator), Mr MH Mumford
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2.5 hours weekly (13 wks); individual lessons (0.5 hours weekly), lectures,
workshops & practical sessions
Prerequisites FPM103
Assessment mode instrument exam (50%), improvisation exam (50%)
Courses [F3J]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Theory, Arranging & Composition 2A
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Enrolment code: FPM201
Offered: not offered in 2002
Continues to explore the harmonic, melodic and rhythmic principles of contemporary
(jazz & rock) music. Analytic, arranging, and composition skills are further developed.
Lecture topics include contrapuntal writing, arranging techniques for three horns,
modulation and blues progressions. Student assignments will demonstrate the concepts
discussed in lectures and will be performed.
Staff Mr JM Lade
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 3 hours per week (13 wks); lectures & practical sessions
Prerequisites FPM104
Assessment mode 100-bar arrangement for three horns & rhythm section (30%), arranging
assignments (15%), composition/theory assignments (25%), contrapuntal
composition (30%)
Courses [F3J]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Aural & Ensemble 2A
Enrolment code: FPM202
Offered: not offered in 2002
Continues in developing the student’s notation reading and aural recognition skills.
Activities, including advanced rhythmic reading skills, interval and chordal recognition.
There is a continuation of developing the student’s fluency in hearing, reading, and
performing through practical exercise in rhythmic, melodic and chordal dictation. 7th
chords, secondary dominants and minor keys will be introduced and two line melodies
will be transcribed. The ensemble component will continue toward the developing of
interpersonal communication and organisational skills. It will also continue to provide
opportunities for professional ensemble performance skills.
Staff Mr MH Mumford (Coordinator)
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 3 hours weekly (13 wks); lectures & practical sessions
Prerequisites FPM105
Assessment mode weekly rhythmic and aural performance tests (10%), dictation and
analysis (10%), aural viva voce exams (50%), weekly performance observation of
individual contribution to ensemble (50%)
Courses [F3J]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Practical Study 2A
Enrolment code: FPM203
Offered: not offered in 2002
Special note: Restricted to BCA (Contemporary Music) students
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Further extends the student’s skills on their instrument in the areas of repertoire
acquisition, technical work, and improvisation. Topics in the improvisation class include
blues chord progressions; diminished chord patterns and appropriate substitutions. The
acquisition of a more advanced contemporary repertoire, scales, arpeggios, and studies
occur in the individual lesson. Each student undertakes a practical examination at the end
of the semester, which will test prepared work, improvisation, and sight-reading.
Staff Mr JM Lade (Coordinator), Mr MH Mumford
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2.5 hours per week (13 wks); individual lessons (0.5 hours per week),
lectures, workshops & practical sessions
Prerequisites FPM106
Assessment mode instrument exam (50%), improvisation exam (50%).
Courses [F3J]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Theory, Arranging & Composition 2B
Enrolment code: FPM204
Offered: not offered in 2002
Extends the principles of contemporary (jazz & rock) theory, and further develops
arranging and composition skills in this idiom. Topics such as minor-key progressions,
modal harmony, 12-tone composition, and arranging techniques for four horns will be
discussed, and assignments relating to lecture content will be produced and performed.
Staff Mr JM Lade
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 3 hours per week (13 wks); lectures & practical sessions
Prerequisites FPM201
Assessment mode 100-bar arrangement for four horns & rhythm section (30%), arranging
assignments (15%), composition/theory assignments (25%), contrapuntal
composition (30%)
Courses [F3J]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Aural & Ensemble 2B
Enrolment code: FPM205
Offered: not offered in 2002
Further develops the student’s notation, reading and aural recognition skills. Activities
include advanced rhythmic reading skills, interval and chordal recognition. The unit
extends the student’s fluency in hearing, reading, and performing through practical
exercise in rhythmic, melodic and chordal dictation. Modal scales, chromaticism and
atonal melodies will be introduced and three line melodies will be transcribed. The
ensemble component will continue toward the developing of interpersonal
communication and organisational skills. It will also continue to provide opportunities for
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professional ensemble performance skills. This will culminate in a performance at the end
of the semester.
Staff Mr MH Mumford (Coordinator)
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 3 hours weekly (13 wks); lectures & practical sessions
Prerequisites FPM202
Assessment mode weekly rhythmic and aural performance tests (10%), dictation and
analysis (10%), aural viva voce exams (30%), weekly performance observation of
individual contribution to ensemble (50%)
Courses [F3J]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Practical Study 2B
Enrolment code: FPM206
Offered: not offered in 2002
Special note: Restricted to BCA (Contemporary Music) students
Further extends the student’s skills on their instrument in the areas of repertoire
acquisition, technical work, and improvisation. Topics in the improvisation class will
include modal and minor key chord progressions. The acquisition of a more advanced
contemporary repertoire, scales, arpeggios, and studies will occur in the individual lesson.
Each student will undertake a practical examination at the end of the semester, which will
test prepared work, improvisation, and sight-reading.
Staff Mr JM Lade (Coordinator), Mr MH Mumford
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2.5 hours per week (13 wks); individual lessons (0.5 hours per week),
lectures, workshops & practical sessions
Prerequisites FPM203
Assessment mode instrument exam (50%), improvisation exam (50%).
Courses [F3J]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Music Technology: Computers and Sequencing
Enrolment code: FPM207 or FPM307
Offered: not offered in 2002
Special note: Restricted to BCA (Contemporary Music) students
Provides students with instruction and experience in the use of computers in music.
Notation software, MIDI, sequencing software and techniques are explored.
Staff Mr JM Lade (Coordinator), Mr MH Mumford
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 3 hours weekly; lectures, workshops & practical sessions
Prerequisites completion of Year 1 for BCA students
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Assessment mode notation assignments (30%), sequencing assignments (30%), project (40%)
Courses [F3J]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Pedagogy
Enrolment code: FPM208 or FPM308
Offered: not offered in 2002
Explores a practical and philosophical approach to teaching within the private studio or
school itinerate teacher environment. It will provide the student with the techniques to
teach their principal instrument at a variety of levels. The unit will investigate a number of
approaches to teaching proposed by important music educators. It will also investigate the
psychological and practical aspects of learning and teaching. The unit also provides
students with effective communication skills and acquiring sufficient business and
administrative skills to operate a successful private teaching practice.
Staff Mr MH Mumford
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 3 hours weekly; (13 wks); lectures & practical sessions
Prerequisites completion of Year 1 for BCA and BEd students
Assessment mode individual practice/observation (20%), book report /class presentation
(10%), major book review/ class presentation (50%), folio work (20%)
Courses [F3J]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Contemporary Vocal Ensemble
Enrolment code: FPM209 or FPM309
Offered: not offered in 2002
Explores various contemporary (jazz & rock) vocal music styles and techniques. The unit
provides practical performance experience in major contemporary vocal idioms. There will
be special emphasis on acquiring vocal harmonisation, improvisation, voice production
and breathing skills. The unit will focus on developing ensemble awareness skills in
intonation, balance, blend and rhythmic unity. The unit also aims to provide
reinforcement, in rhythmic, aural and sight reading skills, supplementing the work
covered in Aural and Ensemble.
Staff Mr MH Mumford
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 3 hours weekly; (13 wks), practical sessions
Prerequisites completion of Year 1 for BCA students
Assessment mode 1,000-word paper on technique (25%), 1,000-word paper on style (25%),
individual contribution to ensemble (50%)
Courses [F3J]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
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Cross-Media Studies
Enrolment code: FPM210 or FPM310
Offered: not offered in 2002
Provides opportunities for students to explore the possibilities of the combination of
elements from visual arts, contemporary music, and theatre. Individually or in groups,
students will explore different possible cross-media projects. Examples may include music
theatre performances, soundscapes within visual arts installations, performance art and
music, multi-media (video and music, sound for internet), and radio productions
involving art, theatre and music.
Staff Mr MH Mumford
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 3 hours weekly (13 wks), lectures, workshops & practical sessions
Prerequisites completion of Year 1 for BCA students
Assessment mode journal (10%), practical cross-media project (60%), class project
presentation (30%)
Courses [F3J]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Music Project A
Enrolment code: FPM301
Offered: not offered in 2002
Special note: Restricted to BCA (Contemporary Music) students
Students will perform in two ensembles and, in consultation with music staff, are required
to prepare a project proposal and then undertake an investigation in a chosen area. The
project proposal should demonstrate a method of investigation that encourages a
comprehensive exploration, development and refinement of project ideas. Possible
projects could include preparation of a major solo/ensemble performance, composition of
a folio of work, or recording original compositions or arrangements.
Staff Mr JM Lade (Coordinator), Mr MH Mumford
Unit weight 25%
Teaching pattern 3.5 hours weekly (13 wks); includes individual lesson or supervision (0.5
hours weekly) together with lectures, workshops & practical sessions
Prerequisites 50% at level 200 of the BCA
Assessment mode ensemble (50%), project outcome (50%)
Courses [F3J]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
Music Project B
Enrolment code: FPM302
Offered: not offered in 2002
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Special note: Restricted to BCA (Contemporary Music) students
Students will perform in two ensembles and, in consultation with music staff, are required
to prepare a project proposal and then undertake an investigation in a chosen area. The
project proposal should demonstrate a method of investigation that encourages a
comprehensive exploration, development and refinement of project ideas. Projects may
include preparation of a major solo/ensemble performance, composition of a folio of
work, or recording original compositions or arrangements.
Staff Mr JM Lade (Coordinator), Mr MH Mumford
Unit weight 25%
Teaching pattern 3.5 hours weekly (13 wks); includes individual lesson or supervision (0.5
hours weekly) together with lectures, workshops & practical sessions
Prerequisites FPM301
Assessment mode ensemble (50%), project outcome (50%)
Courses [F3J]
Faculty website <http://www.arts.utas.edu.au/>
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