Jazz Studies

All of the core courses that are listed above under the heading General Requirements for All of the Bachelor’s Degree Programs in the College of Music (26 credits)
Music activity requirement (8 credits)
All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music degree program in jazz studies are required to participate in a major ensemble as designated by the College of Music during each fall and spring semester of enrollment in the program. A minimum of 8 credits in courses approved by the College of Music is required. Students who are enrolled in the jazz studies major for more than eight semesters are required to complete more than 8 credits to satisfy this requirement.
Complete the requirements for one of the following five performance areas (16 credits):
Private instruction in piano. This requirement must be met by completing 8 credits of Music 150J and 8 credits of Music 350J.
Stringed Instruments: Harp, Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass (16 credits)
Private instruction in harp, violin, viola, cello or double bass. This requirement must be met by completing 8 credits of Music 152J and 8 credits of Music 352J.
Wind Instruments: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba (16 credits)
Private instruction in flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, or tuba. This requirement must be met by completing 8 credits of Music 153J and 8 credits of Music 353J or 8 credits of Music 154J and 8 credits of Music 354J.
Percussion Instruments (16 credits)
Private instruction in percussion instruments. This requirement must be met by completing 8 credits of Music 155J and 8 credits of Music 355J.
Private instruction in voice. This requirement must be met by completing 8 credits of Music 151J and 8 credits of Music 351J.
All of the following courses (26 credits):
Jazz Styles and Analysis I
Jazz Styles and Analysis II
Advanced Jazz Musicianship I
Advanced Jazz Musicianship II
Advanced Jazz Musicianship III
Advanced Jazz Musicianship IV
Jazz Arranging and Composition I
Jazz Arranging and Composition II
Complete 6 additional credits of jazz electives as approved by the student’s academic advisor.