Sessional Lecturer: Advanced Jazz Ear Training - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

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Description

Date Posted:
June 4, 2023

Req ID: 31694

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Music

Department:
Jazz Studies

Campus:
St. George

Description:

Course Number and Name:
JMU302H1 Advanced Ear Training and Harmony

Course Description:

A continuation of JMU201Y1, this course addresses advanced ear training and theoretical concepts including "upper structure" voicings/chord extentions which are commonly found in post-bebop and contemporary jazz harmony.

Analysis and performance of the work of influential composers such as Wayne Shorter and Kenny Wheeler will be central in this course.

Class Schedule:
Mondays 2-4pm in the Fall term

September - December 2023

Salary:
$6,305.26

Estimated Course Enrollment:10

TA support:
none

Qualifications:
Graduate degree in jazz or equivalent professional experience. Extensive knowledge of jazz repertoire, jazz theory/composition, improvisation and performance styles. Active jazz performing career combined with demonstrated excellence teaching jazz at the university level.

Duties:

Define course objectives; prepare course materials; provide clear guidelines on course requirements and regulations; teach classes as scheduled; administer and evaluate student assignments; prepare and submit final grade in accordance with policy.

Maintain reasonable hours of student consultation outside scheduled class hours.

Closing Date: 06/23/2023

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