 Accurate performance of technical work – notation, rhythm, fingering
 Accuracy of sight reading – notation, rhythm.
 Fluidity and correct use of corresponding scales/chords during improvisation.
Submission Format:

 Technical exams will take place in front of your instrumental tutor at a set time in week 6.
 All relevant identification material must be completed fully, including the student’s full name and student identification number.

2. Performance Exam
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 50%
Description: You will be required to perform two contrasting pieces of music. One will be selected from the repertoire list and one free choice.

TRIMESTER TWO

1. Technical Exam (week 7 - 50% weighting)

Assessment Items and relevant practise materials:

1. Scales & chords (minimum MM = Quavers at = 90-110 BPM):

Introduction to the Chord-Scale Concept

 Major and relative minor scales in A/Ab/E/Gb/B/Db (Two positions, Two Octaves)

A Note on Practising Scales Over 2 Octaves

Relative Major & Minor Scales in A/Ab/E/Gb/B/Db (Two positions, Two Octaves)

 Harmonic and Melodic Minor Scales (Two Positions, Two Octaves)

Harmonic Minor Scale & Melodic Minor Scale (Two Positions, Two Octaves)

 Blues Scales (Two Positions, Two Octaves)

Blues Scales (Two Positions, Two Octaves)

 (Relative) Major and Minor Pentatonic scales in A/Ab/E/Gb/B/Db (Two Positions, Two Octaves)

Relative Major and Minor Pentatonic scales in A/Ab/E/Gb/B/Db (Two Positions, Two Octaves)

 Major/Minor/Diminished/Augmented/sus4 Arpeggios.

Major/Minor/Diminished/Augmented/sus4 Arpeggios

 Dom7/Δ7/Min7 Arpeggios.

Δ7/Dom7/Min7 Arpeggios

2. Sight-reading:

 Sight-read a basic chord chart (containing IΔ7-IVΔ7-V7-vi7-ii7-iii7 chords – supplied by tutor).

Examples:

Chord Chart 1

Chord Chart 2

Chord Chart 3

 Read a single line melody or groove in Bass Clef (16 bars).

Some Examples:

Redemption Song (Band Version)

Remember When I Used to Love You

Tell Me Something Good

The Seed

Through the Fire

Treasure

Victim of Life's Circumstances

Whatcha Gonna Do For Me?

Wonderful Tonight

Work to Do

3 AM

Adventure of a Lifetime

Aeroplane

Africa

After the Love is Gone

All About That Bass

American Boy

Are You Gonna Be My Girl

Hallelujah I Love Her So

I Don't Need No Doctor

3. Improvisation over 12-bar Blues Progression.

Blues Variations

Assessment Criteria:

 Accurate performance of technical work – notation, rhythm, fingering
 Accuracy of sight reading – notation, rhythm.
 Fluidity and correct use of corresponding scales/chords during improvisation.
Submission Format:

 Technical exams will take place in front of your instrumental tutor at a set time in week 6.
 All relevant identification material must be completed fully, including the student’s full name and student identification number.
2. Performance Exam
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 50%
Description: You will be required to perform two contrasting pieces of music. One will be selected from the repertoire list and one free choice.

Submission Format:

 Performance exams will take place in front of your instrumental tutor at a set time in week 13.
 All relevant identification material must be completed fully, including the student’s full name and student identification number.
Repertoire List:

 As directed by your tutor.

TRIMESTER THREE

1. Technical Exam (week 7 - 50% weighting)

Assessment Items and relevant practise materials:

1. Scales & chords (minimum MM = Quavers at = 120-140 BPM):

Introduction to the 'Chord-Scale' Concept

 Mixolydian/Dorian/Phrygian Modes in All Keys (Two Positions, Two Octaves).

Mixolydian - all keys

Dorian - all keys

Phrygian - all keys

 Whole-Tone Scale (Two Kinds, Two Positions).

Whole Tone Scale (in C)

 Dom7/Δ7/Min7/Δ6/Min6/Dim7/Min7b5/Aug7 Arpeggios in All Keys (Two Octaves).

∆7/Dom7/Min7/∆6/Min6/Dim7/Min7b5/Aug7 Chord Arpeggios (from common root of C)

 Play through Jazz Blues Progression (with ii-V-I changes etc) in All Keys.

Introduction to the ii - V - I Progression

2. Sight-reading:

 Use walking bass through 32-bar Chart (Triads and Δ7/Min7/Dom7/ Δ6/Min6)

Autumn Leaves

Almost Like Being in Love

All of Me

Beautiful Love

Fly Me to the Moon

Have You Met Miss Jones?

Stella by Starlight

 Read a single line melody or groove in Bass Clef (8-16 bars).

Redemption Song (Band Version)

Remember When I Used to Love You

Tell Me Something Good

The Seed

Through the Fire

Treasure

Victim of Life's Circumstances

Whatcha Gonna Do For Me?

Wonderful Tonight

Work to Do

3 AM

Adventure of a Lifetime

Aeroplane

Africa

After the Love is Gone

All About That Bass

American Boy

Are You Gonna Be My Girl

Hallelujah I Love Her So

I Don't Need No Doctor

3. Improvisation over same chart from Reading exercise or jazz blues progression.

Assessment Criteria:

 Accurate performance of technical work – notation, rhythm, fingering
 Accuracy of sight reading – notation, rhythm.
 Fluidity and correct use of corresponding scales/chords during improvisation.
Submission Format:

 Technical exams will take place in front of your instrumental tutor at a set time in week 6.
 All relevant identification material must be completed fully, including the student’s full name and student identification number.

2. Performance Exam
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 50%
Description: You will be required to perform two contrasting pieces of music. One will be selected from the repertoire list and one free choice.

Assessment criteria:

 Refer to attached assessment rubric for more info regarding how to mark performances.

Submission Format:

 All relevant identification material must be completed fully, including the student’s full name and student identification number.
 Performance exams will take place in front of your instrumental tutor at a set time in week 13.
Repertoire List:

 As directed by your tutor

TRIMESTER FOUR

1. Technical Exam (week 7 - 50% weighting)

Assessment Items and relevant practise materials:

1. Scales & chords (minimum MM = Quavers at = 150-170 BPM):

Intro to Scales on 1 String

Major and relative minor scales in All Keys (Single String).

Major and Relative Minor scales in All Keys (Single String)

Harmonic and Melodic Minor scales in All Keys (Single String).

Harmonic and Melodic Minor scales in All Keys (Single String)

Major and Minor Pentatonic scales in All Keys (Single String).

Major and Minor Pentatonic scales in All Keys (Single String)

Blues Scale in All Keys (Single String)

Blues Scale in All Keys (Single String)

Mixolydian/Dorian/Phrygian/Lydian/Locrian Modes in All Keys (Single String)

Mixolydian Mode - All Keys (Single String)

Dorian Mode - All Keys (Single String)

Phrygian Mode - All Keys (Single String)

Lydian Mode - All Keys (Single String)

Locrian Mode - All Keys (Single String)

Whole Tone Scale (Single String).

Whole Tone Scale 1 & 2 (Single String)

Dom7/Δ7/Min7/Δ6/Min6/Dim7/Dim7b5/Aug7 Arpeggios in All Keys (Single String).

2. Sight-reading:

Walking bass or similar through Lead sheet of standard song from Jazz or Contemporary music repertoire – supplied by tutor.
Read a single line melody or groove in Bass Clef (16 bars).

3. Improvisation over same chart from Reading exercise (or section within) or jazz blues

progression.

Assessment Criteria:

Accurate performance of technical work – notation, rhythm, fingering
Accuracy of sight reading – notation, rhythm.
Fluidity and correct use of corresponding scales/chords during improvisation.
Submission Format:

Technical exams will take place in front of your instrumental tutor at a set time in week 6.
All relevant identification material must be completed fully, including the student’s full name and student identification number.
2. Performance Exam
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 50%
Description: You will be required to perform two contrasting pieces of music. One will be selected from the repertoire list and one free choice.
Assessment criteria:

Refer to attached assessment rubric for more info regarding how to mark performances.

Submission Format:

Performance exams will take place in front of your instrumental tutor at a set time in week 13.
All relevant identification material must be completed fully, including the student’s full name and student identification number.

Repertoire List:

As directed by your tutor.

TRIMESTER FIVE

1. Technical Exam (week 7 - 50% weighting)

Assessment Items and relevant practise materials:

1. Scales & chords (minimum MM = Semi-Quavers at = 90 BPM):

All prior learning in all keys, one example of each.
Extended Arpeggios involving 9ths, 11ths, 13ths. 2. Sight-reading:

Walking bass or similar through complex progression with 7th chords and extensions – supplied by tutor.
Read a single line melody or groove in Bass Clef (16 bars).

3. Improvisation over same chord chart from reading exercise.

INSTRUMENTAL STUDY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: BASS

Assessment Criteria:

Accurate performance of technical work – notation, rhythm, fingering
Accuracy of sight reading – notation, rhythm, dynamics.
Fluidity and correct and tasteful use of corresponding scales/chords during
improvisation.
Submission Format:

Technical exams will take place in front of your instrumental tutor at a set time in week 6.
All relevant identification material must be completed fully, including the student’s full name and student identification number.
2. Performance Exam
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 50%
Description: You will be required to perform two contrasting pieces of music. One will be selected from the repertoire list and one free choice.
Assessment criteria:

Refer to attached assessment rubric for more info regarding how to mark performances.

Submission Format:

Performance exams will take place in front of your instrumental tutor at a set time in week 13.
All relevant identification material must be completed fully, including the student’s full name and student identification number.

Trimester 6

At this stage of the study program, you will be required to draw upon your ability to apply conceptual and technical skills in preparing and performing a 40-minute individual showcase recital.
For this unit students are required to demonstrate high-level technical proficiency, creativity, ensemble leadership skills, and the development of their personal playing style.

Assessment 1: Recital 100% Week: 13
1. Recital
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 100%
Learning Outcomes: a-d
Description:
You will be required to perform a 30-40 minute set in a professional venue:
- Your instrumental tutor will set specific requirements – solo work, stylistic expectations,
etc.;
- You will be required to arrange, plan, rehearse and lead the ensemble;
- You will be required to devise and co-ordinate all technical considerations;
- You will be assigned an informal performance time during Weeks 7 and 8. This
performance will form the basis for your Ensemble studies critical analysis task.

Submission Format:
 You will be assigned a performance time during Week 14/15;
 A panel of assessors will mark your recital;
 You will be required to submit your recital set list to your tutor for approval prior to
the performance. (See MUS 411 unit).

NOTICE BOARD

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Scheduling

Lessons are offered on a weekly basis only. Please arrive 5 minutes early for your lesson. Lessons are not extended for late arrivals. Do not arrive more than 5 minutes early. The studio may not be attended at this time.

2. Fees

The first lesson fee of every study period includes charge for the following week's lesson. All following lessons in the study period are charged at the standard rate so that each week you are actually paying for the following week's lesson. The final lesson of any study period incurs no fee, this having been paid for in the first lesson.

3. Attendance

24 hours cancellation notice is required, otherwise the lesson fee (collected the week beforewill be forfeited. If adequate cancellation time is provided the lesson will be postponed to the next allocated lesson time.

4. Discontinuing Lessons

If the student wishes to take a break from lessons or discontinue, one weeks notice is required and the final lesson incurs no fee on the day (this having been collected in the first lesson of the study period).

5. Lesson Fees

Lessons are $70 per hour, the first lesson fee is $140, which includes the first and final lesson fees of the study period.