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B.M. Degree in Jazz Studies

B.M. Degree in Jazz Studies

Description
The Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies covers its content area through performance, composition and theoretical study as well as related areas such as music business and technology. 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).

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate a sufficient level of technique in their primary performance medium to artistically perform standard undergraduate level repertoire.
  • Understand the common elements and organizational patterns in music to demonstrate knowledge of forms, processes, structure, context, and styles including diverse cultural sources, from historical and theoretical perspectives.
  • Show competency in secondary performing areas including piano and conducting.
  • Complete a capstone writing project in music.

Core Requirements ( 27 credits )

Must earn a grade of C- or higher in all core coursework.

MUS 107A Music Theory I (3)
MUS 107B Aural Skills I (1)
MUS 108A Music Theory II (3)
MUS 108B Aural Skills II (1)
MUS 207A Music Theory III (3)
MUS 207B Aural Skills III (1)
MUS 208 Music Theory IV (2)
MUS 300 Basic Conducting (2)
MUS 303 History of Western Music to 1750 (3)
MUS 304 History of Western Music since 1750 (3)
MUS 316 World Music Survey (3)
MUS 374 Instrumental/Choral Arranging (2)

Designated Writing Intensive Course for Major
MUS 304 History of Western Music since 1750 (3)

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)

Related Requirements ( 3 credits )

MUS 217 Pop/Rock Music for Non-Majors (3) OR
MUS 240 American Music (3)

Restricted Electives ( 7 credits )

Choose 7 credits from the following:

MUS 266 Legal/Ethical Issues in Music (3)
MUS 281 Studio Production I (2)
MUS 481 Projects in Studio Production (2)
MUS 484 Projects in Sound Reinforcement & Concert Recording (2)
THTR 430 Acting Styles (3)