BM in Performance - Jazz Studies
This degree concentration is designed as foundation studies for those who wish to prepare for careers in jazz or commercial music performance and/or jazz instruction and those who plan to pursue graduate work in jazz studies. This program aims to instill a thorough understanding of this unique American art form and its relationship to contemporary society. Applied music, jazz improvisation, jazz arranging, jazz history, and jazz ensembles are emphasized. A basic understanding of the standards and performance opportunities for professional performance leads the student to realistic expectations for a career as a performer or teacher.
The minimum number of credits required for the degree is 120.
| Music CORE 28-32 credits | Credits |
| Music Theory and Aural Skills (16) | |
| MUT 100 Music Theory and Aural Skills 1 | 4 |
| MUT 101 Music Theory and Aural Skills 2 | 4 |
| MUT 200 Music Theory and Aural Skills 3 | 4 |
| MUT 201 Music Theory and Aural Skills 4 | 4 |
| Music History (12) | |
| MUH 105 Multi-Cultural Perspectives of American Popular Music and Jazz | 3 |
| MUH 222 Music History Survey 1 | 3 |
| MUH 223 Music History Survey 2 | 3 |
| MUS 206 Jazz History | 3 |
| Functional Piano (4) not required for pianists | |
| MUS 150 Piano Class 1 | 1 |
| MUS 151 Piano Class 2 | 1 |
| MUS 252 Jazz Piano Class 1 | 1 |
| MUS 253 Jazz Piano Class 2 | 1 |
| Applied Music 28 credits | |
| Private Lessons (8 semesters) | 24 |
| MUP 390 Junior Recital | 0 |
| MUP 490 Capstone: Senior Recital | 4 |
| MUS 442 Recital Class (8 semesters) | 0 |
| Ensembles 10 credits | |
| Major Ensemble, non-Jazz (4 semesters) | 2 |
| University Chorale, Chamber Singers, Concert Band, Symphony Orchestra | |
| Large Jazz Ensemble (8 semesters) | 4 |
| Chamber Jazz Ensemble (8 semesters) | 4 |
| Additional Music Courses 18 credits | |
| MUS 337 Jazz Arranging | 3 |
| MUS 380 Jazz Improvisation 1 | 3 |
| MUS 381 Jazz Improvisation 2 | 3 |
| MUS 374 Jazz Pedagogy | 2 |
| Electives | 7 |
| Additional Non-music courses 12 credits | |
| One approved course from the School of Business | 3 |
| Electives | 9 |
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