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Bachelor level - Three year course

Jazz Guitar

Objectives: Completing the courses related to the Jazz Guitar First Level Academic Diploma, the students acquire the necessary cultural knowledge and technical skills to develop their artistic profile. In order to achieve this goal, they are expected to study the most representative repertoire of the instrument, including ensemble music for various groups. These objectives will also be pursued by means of ear training practices and development of memorization techniques, combined with the study and application of different music analysis methods contextualized in their proper historical period. According to the specificity of the course, they will develop improvisation skills. Further target of the course is adequate mastering of postural and emotional techniques. At the end of the three-year degree, students are expected to acquire in-depth knowledge of the stylistic, historical and aesthetic aspects related to their specific study plan. Furthermore, they are expected to acquire adequate expertise about music computer technologies and a second language of the European Union.

Access to further study:

The completion of the bachelor's degree programme allows the student to attend post-graduate programmes such as the Diploma accademico di II livello, Diploma accademico di specializzazione 1, Diploma di perfezionamento, or any other European master level programme in music and arts (7th EQF level).

Admission requirements:

Prerequisite to submit the application for any bachelor level course of Conservatory is to hold a high school diploma (5th level EQF). The admission depends on the entrance exam results and the assessment of the candidate’s previous musical education. Additional course assignments: Depending on the entrance exam results, some additional courses may be assigned to fill in any specific gap in the student's background.

Entrance exam: a) Italian language skill assessment (only for foreign candidates). At the jury's discretion, the assessment can be part of the following tests. Foreign candidates holding an Italian high school diploma are exempt from the assessment. b) Assessment of the candidate’s cultural and musical educational level, with a particular

focus on: 1) music history; 2) theory, rhythmics and musical perception; 3) harmony theory and musical analysis. Candidates holding an Italian pre-academic C level certificate (or equivalent) related to any of the above subjects are exempt from the respective assessment. c) Performance test (the jury can decide to listen only to a part of the programme and can interrupt the performance):

1) Written test on jazz-specific subjects. 2) Performance test - playing and improvising: two tunes (one fast, one slow)

chosen by the student, and that are part of the American Songbook or have become part of the standard repertoire, and/or are part of the songs recorded by Jamie Aebersold. The students are required to bring their own rhythm section, or bring an Aebersold Play along.

3) Listening test: recognition of musical styles, and other general musical parameters.

4) Specific ear-training test: the student is required to recognise a selection of intervals, harmonies, melodies and rhythms.

d) Sight reading test. e) Discussion of general and musical topics, as well as of the personal motivations of the

candidate. Final exam: The final exam aims at highlighting the student's peculiarities refined during the three year course. The topic can include any subject of the course, provided its availability during the current academic year, and does not necessarily have to be related to the third year subjects.

Study program:

Type Code Subject Hours Credits (ECTS)

First year B CODM/04 Music History 1 54 6 B COMJ/09 Jazz Piano Practice 1 18 3 B COTP/06 Music Theory 27 3 B COTP/06 Ear Training 1 27 3

C COMJ/02 Jazz Guitar 1 32 21 C COMI/08 Improvisation 1 36 6 C COMI/06 Jazz Ensemble 1 45 3 C CODC/04 Jazz Harmony 27 3 I COTP/01 Music Harmony and Analysis 40 3

S TSSS/SS Other training activities (seminars, apprenticeships, workshops, and similar external activities ) - 3

O COME/05 Digital Music Notation 18 3 O CODL/02 EU Foreign Language 18 3

Total hours and credits (first year) 342 60

Second year B CODM/04 Music History 2 40 3 B COMJ/09 Jazz Piano Practice 2 18 6 B CODM/06 Jazz History 1 27 3 B COTP/06 Ear Training 2 27 3

C COMJ/02 Jazz Guitar 2 32 21 C COMI/08 Improvisation 2 36 6 C COMI/06 Jazz Ensemble 2 45 3 C CODC/04 Jazz Composition 1 27 3 I CODC/05 Jazz Arrangement 1 27 6

S TSSS/SS Optional courses - 6 Total hours and credits (second year) 279 60

Third year B CODM/06 Jazz History 2 27 3

C COMJ/02 Jazz Guitar 3 32 21 C COMI/08 Improvisation 3 54 9 C COMI/06 Jazz Ensemble 3 45 3 C CODC/04 Jazz Composition 2 27 3 I CODC/05 Jazz Arrangement 2 27 6

S TSSS/SS Optional courses - 6

S TSSS/SS Other training activities (seminars, apprenticeships, workshops, and similar external activities) - 3

O TSPF/PF Final exam - 6 Total hours and credits (third year) 212 60

Credit distribution:

Type Type of training activities Credits B Basic courses 33 C Core courses 102 I Integrative courses 15 S Selective courses 18 O Other 12

Total credits 180