LOCAL TEST (L-TEST) – JAZZ

The genre specialisation jazz at Ingesund School of Music includes traditional and modern jazz, but the musical content is often gathered from other related music genres such as blues, Latin, funk, pop, rock and soul. The common denominator for the jazz genre is that one of the main ingredients of the music is made up by improvised rhythmic interplay, where the individual musician develops his/her ability to improvise and communicate musically with other members of an ensemble. It is through the improvisation component that jazz musicians can demonstrate their artistry and skill. 

TEST COMPONENTS

Applicants are required to submit two separate video clips by Tuesday 25 April 2023 at 16:00 at the latest. Instructions regarding ID check and how to submit your videos will be sent via email after 17 April.

All applicants for the jazz genre record two songs of different character. One song should be triplet-based (e.g. swing or shuffle) and the other should be straight rhythm (e.g. beat or Latin). You must perform the theme as well as an improvised solo of both songs.

SPECIFIC INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR L-TEST IN JAZZ:

• Piano and guitar: Demonstrate your ability to accompany another soloist.
• Bass: Demonstrate an example of walking bass.
• Drums: Both songs should contain elements of improvised solo play, for example, over a chorus, a vamp or mixed with another soloist in 4s or 8s.
• Vocals: No specific test components.
• Wind instruments: No specific test components.

You should choose songs where you can perform at your best. Your improvisation skills and your ability to accompany others are crucial in the assessment. In order for the jury to be able to assess your ability to interplay, it is a requirement that you play together with an ensemble, an accompanist or a recorded accompaniment (alternatively digitally generated accompaniment, for example, via the app iReal Pro).

INSTRUCTIONS AND CRITERIA FOR VIDEOS

In order for the video to be approved, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

• At the start of the video, clearly state which song you are going to perform.
• The total length of the videos should not exceed 20 minutes and each video should be a maximum of 10 minutes long.
• Each video should be an uninterrupted clip from beginning to end, it is not allowed to make edits.
• You must be able to hear the applicant clearly throughout the clip.
• You must be able to see the content of the video clearly. The camera should be placed so that both face and hands are visible throughout the clip.
• The recordings should be uploaded using the following file formats: MP4 or MOV (or equivalent via mobile phone camera).

Should we discover that the criteria are not being met or that the video or sound has been modified in any way, the applicant’s video can be regarded as invalid. 

GENRE SPECIALISATION

Click here for more information on the specialisation Jazz (previously called Rhythmic and Improvised Music)

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessment criteria for Local tests (L-tests), Music Teacher Programme at Ingesund School of Music.

For a satisfactory result on the L-test for main instrument in jazz, you should be able to demonstrate:

• well-founded knowledge of the genre and developed timing,
• developed ability to participate in improvised rhythmic interplay with other musicians, and
• solo improvisation skills based on your songs.