Part time Jazz Classes & Courses 2008

27th June 2008
The CPIT Jazz School is offering a variety of part-time courses throughout 2008 from Jazz History, Sound engineering, Music software to Rock & Pop History and Appreciation...

Jazz History: Blue Tunes
Tutor: Neil Pickard
PTJZ007-08A: 5 May – 16 June
Mondays, 5.30-7pm;
$66.50
These sessions will be devoted to the study of major jazz tunes the
titles of which have the word ‘BLUE’ (or shades of) in them. This
predilection for using the colour as a means of creating a Tin Pan Alley
‘Hit’ certainly seems to have become a reality as there are numerous
standards in that vein. We will look at the psychology behind the
concept and the lyrics that went towards enshrining this device in
popular jazz songs.

Jazz History: Nat ‘King’ Cole
Tutor: Neil Pickard
PTJZ008-08A: 23 June – 11 August
Mondays, 5.30-7pm;
$66.50
Nat ‘King’ Cole was both a gifted pianist who admired many of the
great early jazz players and was particularly inspired by the piano
playing of Earl ‘Fatha’ Hines who had brought the art of piano
improvisation to a whole new level. Nat Cole took up the trio format,
established by Art Tatum, and popularised it to the extent that the
great Oscar Peterson modelled himself in turn on Cole including rare
vocals done in 1954.

Jazz History: Jazz Drummers
Tutor: Neil Pickard
PTJZ009-08A: 18 August – 22 September
Mondays, 5.30-7pm;
$66.50
This course is not to be regarded as highlighting ‘skin thrashers’ but
a closer look at the ‘engine room’ of jazz ensembles of all types. The
drummer’s role was to knit with bass and piano (and later guitar) to
provide the heartbeat and the pulse of the group. Jazz history traces
many outstanding drummers from Dodds to DeJohnette to describe
a century of timekeeping. Our focus will be on the major ‘movers and
shakers’.

Voiceworks Jazz Choir
Director: Annabel Harrold
PTJZ103-08A: 5 March – 22 November
Wednesdays, 6-7.30pm
$270.10
Jazz Choir is open to anyone interested in performing jazz choral
arrangements in a supportive environment whilst developing the
necessary stylistic devices and techniques. The repertoire covers jazz
standards and contemporary works in a wide variety of jazz styles and
rhythms, and will include some a capella work.
All score/parts are provided and members will be expected to have
and/or develop basic reading skills.
New membership is subject to a brief audition to determine vocal
Range and aural ability (no set piece required).

Sound Engineering – An Introduction
Tutor: David Cooper
PTJZ001-08A: 22 May – 26 June or
PTJZ001-08B: 7 August – 18 September
Thursdays, 6-7.30pm
$103.90
This course is a great introduction to the world of sound engineering
and recording, and suits people who have little or no experience in
this fascinating field. Topics covered include basic sound theory,
sound waves, microphones, track laying, effects, signal flow, mixing
and basic production.
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Music Software – Cubase©
Tutor: David Cooper
PTJZ003-08A: 21 May – 25 June or
PTJZ003-08B: 6 August – 10 September
Wednesdays, 6-7.30pm
$83.90
Cubase© is a well established creative software package that allows the
user to integrate various audio and midi musical elements. This type
of software is essential in today’s music production industry, and skills
developed in this course will give musicians the opportunity to take
control of their own creativity by manipulating songs/compositions,
arrangements, sounds and production techniques. Some keyboard
(piano) skills are an advantage.

Music Software – Sibelius©
Tutor: Michael Bell
PTJZ004-08A: 22 May – 26 June or
PTJZ004-08B: 7 August – 11 September
Thursdays, 6-7.30pm;
$83.90
Sibelius© has established itself as the software of choice for the creation
of notated scores and parts. Used worldwide by composers and
arrangers, its ease of use and intuitive design enable the musician to
quickly and effectively notate music from simple single line charts to
complex orchestral scores. This course introduces users to score layout,
parts and instrumentation, and the notation of chords, chord symbols,
lyrics, articulation and dynamics.

Jazz Language 1
Tutor: Michael Bell
PTJZ005-08A: 19 May – 30 June or
PTJZ005-08B: 4 August – 8 September
Mondays, 6-7.30pm
$83.90
Designed for those for whom jazz theory is a mystery, this course seeks
to establish and explore the techniques and theory fundamental to
jazz improvisation. By integrating practical aural skills and theoretical
concepts, you can gain an insight into how jazz musicians are able to
improvise at sight on chord changes, using a learnt approach to diatonic
harmony, along with blues stylistics and other devices.
This course is ideally taken with Jazz Ensemble as a practical outlet,
and is best suited to people with some tonal instrumental or vocal
experience.
PO Box 540 Christchurch 8140 New Zealand Phone: +64-3-940 8021 Fax: +64-3-366 6544 www.cpit.ac.nz

Jazz Ensemble
Tutors: Various
PTJZ002-08A: 20 May – 24 June or
PTJZ002-08B: 5 August – 9 September
Tuesdays, 6-7.30pm
$118.90
Designed for the musician who has some jazz experience, or who is
discovering techniques and skills from Jazz Language 1, this course
sets out to give musicians a safe and encouraging forum in which to
develop in jazz improvisation and performance. Small mixed groups of
6-8 instrumentalists and vocalists are guided by experienced performers
through repertoire based on well-known jazz standards and tunes.
Opportunities may be taken for public performance at the end of the
course. A short assessment of playing ability may be undertaken to
establish the best placement for an individual within a group.

Rock & Pop History and Appreciation
Tutor: Dave Saunders
PTJZ006-08A: 20 May – 24 June or
PTJZ006-08B: 8 August – 9 September
Tuesdays, 6-7.30pm
$118.90
A series of informative and informal lectures and presentations that
will analyse and critique some of the central characters, production
techniques, musical forms, and social driving forces behind the Rock
and Popular music culture of today.
This is a great course for the songwriter, producer, engineer or anyone
with a passion for the popular music cultures of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.

CPIT Jazz School
CPIT Jazz School runs three year, full-time diploma and degree programmes in Jazz performance and arranging/composition. Some courses from these programmes are available for part time study. From 2009 (pending accreditation) a new Bachelor of Musical Arts will be offered in Jazz, popular performance, writing and production. CPIT Jazz School took its first students in 1991, operating out of an old converted warehouse in St Asaph Street. Founded and directed by Neill Pickard, the School steadily grew over the early 90’s into a 3 year
Diploma in Jazz Studies. In 1998, the school moved into a purpose built building nearer to the main CPIT campus in High Street, and now boasts some of the best featured music-teaching facilities in the world, with a 230 seat auditorium, recording studio, computer suite, teaching, ensemble and practice rooms.

With a highly dedicated and experienced faculty, graduates of the CPIT Jazz School have established themselves at the forefront of performance, recording and teaching music in New Zealand and abroad.

For more information contact CPIT on 0800 24 24 76
info@cpit.ac.nz www.cpit.ac.nz/subjects/jazz