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A unique course: one of a kind |
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This course is designed to push you to the max! practically, emotionally and theoretically.
It is designed to get you out there in the music industry, to analyze and even to find solutions for debatable topics.
This course is jam-packed with songs and projects.
This course is also only for students that have already completed a first year in either Pro Drummer, Get- good Guitar, Extreme Bass and Flying Fingers.
The passing rate of each student is also brought into account, and only a selected group will be allowed.
Students need to be serious and motivated towards their music careers and commitment toward music.
Only in exceptional cases will students be allowed, if they have the neccesairy skill and knowledge to complete this course. In these exceptions an exam will be completed by the student first of all to determine their level and standard.
This course is designed to really push you to the next level, it is jam-packed with information and practical application, and designed to put all your theory you’ve learned so far into practice, only with the exception of a rate of 10G’s!!!
What can you expect of this course?
Interaction with fellow students ( Ensembles)
This course is based on self-study and the commitment you give towards your music career.
No more feeding with a teaspoon – mentality allowed, as the music industry is tough out there and you need to prove yourself as a good musician.
The prescribed practical songs will be at the highest level possible, at least at international standards.
Practical : a minimum of 8 – 12 songs per term on your instrument, as well as 4 hectic songs on piano |
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Projects:
Each term there will be specific projects that need to be handed in at the end of term: this includes practical and theoretical projects, research, excursions and concerts.
The reason for these projects are to get students to understand more of the industry, to learn from it through experiencing it first hand.
Concerts will be held each end of term and songs learned during the term, will be performed.
At the end of the fourth term, students will arrange a concert themselves, from printing of tickets, to selling tickets, to promoting the concert, booking of venue, stage management, setting the program etc.
Students are also encouraged to gig on a regular basis and at best to perform in a band scenario. |
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An outlay of some of the projects; |
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PROJECTS
Song arrangement :work out and transcribe as if in print
Jingle – compose & record
Song – recording
( incl. programming)
Research:
1. Music History
2. Role of music in education
3. Sound project
Repertoire :
Solo, reading, technique and skill intensive. 2 songs per term Piano 4 pieces to prepare for year Concert in 3rd term Piano pieces: Jazz/ latin/ classic/ blues/ rock/ funk/ fusion
Band ensemble 4 intermediate 2 advanced songs.
Fourth Term:
Stage Production. End of term Concert .
Venue arrange – Roodepoort civic theatre -
Ticket sales
Stage design /decor
Music show :present
Topics
Arrange extra vox/ musicians
Propose Budget
Arrange with radio stations/news papers etc. for advertising
Lectures in:
How to teach: children, teenagers, adults. Less fortunate communities:
educate children.
Composition,
Programming
Arranging
How to rehearse effectively Sound
Ear training
Styles:
Latin
Fusion
Jazz
Blues
Rock
Crossover |
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Students will meet weekly ( Tentatively on Monday evenings)
At these meetings, students will rehearse in band setup as well as allocate time for discussions.
Teachers will attend the meetings to facilitate the process and to give direction toward the projects.
On practical level, students will be monitored to assure the correct technique is developed and practiced. |
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