B.M. Degree in Jazz Studies

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B.M. Degree in Jazz Studies

Description
To receive the B.M. Degree in Jazz Studies, the student must meet the minimum university requirements and specific requirements for the program. Completion of 120 credits is required for this degree which includes the Liberal Arts and Sciences Core (42 credits).

Core Requirements

MUS 107A Music Theory I (2)
MUS 107B Aural Skills I (1)
MUS 108A Music Theory II (2)
MUS 108B Aural Skills II (1)
MUS 207A Music Theory III (2)
MUS 207B Aural Skills III (1)
MUS 208 MusicTheory IV (2)
MUS 217 Pop/Rock Music for Non-Majors (3)
MUS 240 American Music (3)
MUS 300 Basic Conducting (2)
MUS 316 World Music Survey (3)
MUS 344 History of European Art Music (3)
MUS 374 Instrumental/Choral Arranging (2)

Program Requirements

In addition to the following courses, students must earn 10 credits in ensembles and 12 credits of lessons in their primary performance area (4 of which must be at the 300 level or above).

MUS 150C  Class Piano III (1)
MUS 151 Basic Commercial Keyboard (1)
MUS 167 Intro to Copyright and Trademark (3)
MUS 184 Introduction to Audio Production (3)
MUS 187 Jazz Fundamentals (2)
MUS 215 History of Jazz (3)
MUS 287 Jazz Theory/Improvisation I (2)
MUS 372 Jazz Arranging I (2)
MUS 450 Senior Recital (1)
MUS 461 Music and Entertainment Entrepreneurship (2)
MUS 472 Jazz Arranging II (2)

Instrumentalists must also take:

MUS 387 Jazz Theory/Improvisation II (2)
MUS 487 Jazz Theory/Improvisation III (2)

Vocalists must also take:

MUS 191 Diction (2)
THTR 130 Acting for Everyone (3) or
THTR 230 Acting I: Principles (3)

Restricted Electives

Choose 7 credits from the following:

MUS 266 Legal/Ethical Issues in Music (3)
MUS 281 Studio Production I (2)
MUS 284 Live Audio Production I (2)
MUS 267 Negotiation and Drafting EntertainmentContracts (3)
MUS 371 Projects in Pre-Production (1)
MUS 481 Projects in Studio Production (2)
MUS 484 Projects in Sound Reinforcement & Concert Recording (2)
THTR 430 Acting Styles (3)