Sessional Lecturer: Jazz Improvisation

1 month ago

Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

**Date Posted**:June 4, 2023
**Req ID**: 31699
**Faculty/Division**: Faculty of Music
**Department**: Jazz Studies
**Campus**: St. George
**Description**:
**Course Number and Name**:JMU491Y1 Jazz Improvisation

**Course Description**:This course examines the artistic and technical aspects of improvised jazz performance. Analysis of improvised solos and group performances; approaches to practicing, developmental techniques and exercises; and general performance skills are among the topics covered.

**Class Schedule**: Wednesdays 2-4pm

September 2023 - April 2024

**Salary**: $9,457.90

**Estimated Course Enrollment**:20

**TA support**:none

**Qualifications**:Graduate degree in jazz or equivalent professional experience. National and international profile as a Jazz performer; established recording artist as a sideman and leader; extensive teaching profile and demonstrated excellence teaching jazz improvisation at the university level. Extensive knowledge of jazz repertoire, materials, performance approaches and improvisation.

**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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