DETAILED PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS
JAZZ AND IMPROVISED MUSIC
second-cycle degree
One-stage exam.
For jazz instrumental majors
Major exam
• examination in playing an instrument – practical (the examination programme should be performed from memory)
Supplementary exam
• an interview – oral exam
Candidates may perform with the accompaniment of their own rhythm section or the rhythm section of the Krzysztof Penderecki Academy of Music in Krakow, after prior provision of sheet music.
For jazz arranging and composition major
Major exam
• presentation of composition and arranging abilities – oral exam
Supplementary exam
• an interview – oral exam
Detailed programmes of practical exams
Playing the piano
Playing the double bass
Playing the transverse flute
Playing the trumpet
Playing the trombone
Playing the saxophone
Playing the drums and percussion instruments
Playing the guitar
Playing the bass guitar
Playing the violin
• Performance of three jazz pieces with an improvised solo, including: one blues piece, one ballad (up to 80 bpm), and one fast or medium-tempo piece in any jazz style.
One of the pieces presented should be an original arrangement of any published jazz standard. One composition of your own is also welcome.
Candidates applying for the guitar playing major must perform at least one piece in a trio with percussion and double bass without an additional harmonic instrument (such as piano).
Jazz arrangement and composition
A one-stage examination:
• presentation of three of your own compositions or arrangements in PDF format along with mp3 audio recording (live performance or computer simulation).