Improvise in a jazz style on an instrument exploring understanding of applicable jazz theory.

Explore the elements of jazz theory through personal musical performance.

Show growth in individual instrumental techniques and knowledge of the elements of music and apply these to create or show a musical product.

Listen and respond as a jazz performer when playing jazz.

Listen to jazz as a jazz performer when not personally playing the music.

Explore the ability to analyze jazz music in real time while making or listening to the music.

Individually and in groups develop and apply criteria to use in critical evaluation of performances of jazz music.

Explore and begin to implement the skills, knowledge, techniques, and attitudes necessary for successful ensemble performance.

Develop the ability to distinguish aurally the different eras, genres, styles, and feels of jazz by listening to and/or performing the representative music.

Develop a jazz history timeline from about 1890 through the present, including developments in jazz music, major figures, and styles along with important world historical events.

Investigate a variety of jazz styles or genres, and explore the influence of jazz on Canadian culture, past and present.