M-JP-EBDEWF

Practical Classes

4

5 to 12 students.

15

90 - 120 minutes. Please note that only students who earn credits count toward determining the group size. Class time will not be adjusted after the start of the academic year due to any change in group size.

32 hours

79 hours

Admitted to year 2 Jazz & Pop or, after audition, Composition for Film and Theatre. This subject can only be followed on-campus.

NOTE that selecting one elective band is compulsory in the second year Jazz & Pop. In years 2, 3 and 4 students Jazz & Pop can select up to two elective bands per year in total.

See Competencies Matrix.

Acquiring and developing ensemble playing skills in repertoire of the relevant style.
Improving stage performance.

This module is related to the main subject module.

Earth, Wind and Fire is an American band formed in 1969, known for their unique fusion of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, and rock. Led by Maurice White, the group became famous for their energetic performances, vibrant horn section, and uplifting lyrics. They achieved global success with hits like September, Boogie Wonderland, and Shining Star. Their music and innovative stage presence have influenced generations, making them one of the most iconic bands in music history. We are going to play the lesser-known pieces from the EWF repertoire.

Band rehearsals and performances.

Handed out by the instructor (where applicable).

Generating internal publicity for the band's concerts, and selecting repertoire.

Assessment by the band instructor at the end of each semester.

General criteria: creativity, improvisation, sheet music, sense of harmony, rhythmic idioms, timing and tempo control, musical interaction, intonation, reading skills, sound, interpretation, style awareness, form principles, tonal balance, preparation, accompaniment, active participation and attitude.
Performing a repertoire of 8-16 pieces studied and rehearsed in a band setting.
Recognizing the most important Latin styles by ear and playing both the basic and more complex patterns and style elements.

The student has completed this module if being awarded a minimum grade of 5.5 at the end of the second semester.

Written assessment by the instructor at the end of both semesters. Assessment at the end of the autumn semester is formative and expressed in terms of satisfactory/unsatisfactory. It indicates a student's progress in this module. No ECs are awarded and there is no resit. Modules can only be absolved, and ECs awarded, after the end of the spring semester. The end-of-semester assessments comprise evaluations of students' performance during the rehearsals and public performances.

See the Education and Assessment Plan.