Date on Master's Thesis/Doctoral Dissertation

5-2024

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

M.M.

Department

Music Composition

Degree Program

Music - Performance with a concentration in Jazz Composition and Arranging, MM

Committee Chair

Clark, David

Committee Member

Fitzgerald, Chris

Committee Member

Tolson, Jerry

Author's Keywords

Jazz pedagogy; Brazilian jazz pedagogy; Brazilian jazz education; jazz education; Brazilian ensemble

Abstract

This thesis undertakes the multi-dimensional study of the Brazilian ensemble as a powerful source of cultural enrichment and musical development under the jazz pedagogy framework at the University of Louisville. This paper attempts to establish the role of the ensemble in nurturing students' musical skills, promoting cultural understanding, awareness, and a sense of collaboration among the students through observation, interviews, and analysis.

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