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BM in Jazz Studies (79 hours)



This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see the college advisement center for information regarding requirements for admission to this major.

The bachelor of music degree in jazz studies prepares the student with a broadbased music preparation and specialized course work leading to graduate studies in jazz or a career in jazz-related performing, arranging, or studio teaching.

Program Requirements    |    View MAP

  1. See the college advisement center for the application procedure for official acceptance into a specific degree program.
  2. Complete the following lower-division music core courses:
  3. Complete one of the following options:
    1. Instrumentalists complete the following:
        MUSIC 260R : Performance Instruction. (.5-2:1:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        MUSIC 260R : Performance Instruction. (.5-2:1:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F, W, Sp
        PREREQUISITE: Music major status.
        DESCRIPTION: Private instruction and studio class.
        NOTE: From one to four hours of daily practice. Fee.

                     : Performance Instruction: Bassoon.
                     : Performance Instruction: Brass and Percussion.
                     : Performance Instruction: Cello.
                     : Performance Instruction: Clarinet.
                     : Performance Instruction: Euphonium.
                     : Performance Instruction: Flute.
                     : Performance Instruction: Guitar.
                     : Performance Instruction: Harp.
                     : Performance Instruction: Harpsichord.
                     : Performance Instruction: Horn.
                     : Performance Instruction: Oboe.
                     : Performance Instruction: Organ.
                     : Performance Instruction: Percussion.
                     : Performance Instruction: Piano.
                     : Performance Instruction: Recorder.
                     : Performance Instruction: Saxophone.
                     : Performance Instruction: String Bass.
                     : Performance Instruction: Strings.
                     : Performance Instruction: Synthesizer.
                     : Performance Instruction: Trombone.
                     : Performance Instruction: Trumpet.
                     : Performance Instruction: Tuba.
                     : Performance Instruction: Viola.
                     : Performance Instruction: Violin.
                     : Performance Instruction: Voice.
                     : Performance Instruction: Woodwinds.

          (8 hours).
    2. Vocalists complete the following:
        MUSIC 161 : Voice Technique. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        MUSIC 161 : Voice Technique. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F, W
        PREREQUISITE: Acceptance by audition to the School of Music.
        DESCRIPTION: Class instruction in voice technique.

        MUSIC 260R : Performance Instruction. (.5-2:1:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        MUSIC 260R : Performance Instruction. (.5-2:1:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F, W, Sp
        PREREQUISITE: Music major status.
        DESCRIPTION: Private instruction and studio class.
        NOTE: From one to four hours of daily practice. Fee.

                     : Performance Instruction: Bassoon.
                     : Performance Instruction: Brass and Percussion.
                     : Performance Instruction: Cello.
                     : Performance Instruction: Clarinet.
                     : Performance Instruction: Euphonium.
                     : Performance Instruction: Flute.
                     : Performance Instruction: Guitar.
                     : Performance Instruction: Harp.
                     : Performance Instruction: Harpsichord.
                     : Performance Instruction: Horn.
                     : Performance Instruction: Oboe.
                     : Performance Instruction: Organ.
                     : Performance Instruction: Percussion.
                     : Performance Instruction: Piano.
                     : Performance Instruction: Recorder.
                     : Performance Instruction: Saxophone.
                     : Performance Instruction: String Bass.
                     : Performance Instruction: Strings.
                     : Performance Instruction: Synthesizer.
                     : Performance Instruction: Trombone.
                     : Performance Instruction: Trumpet.
                     : Performance Instruction: Tuba.
                     : Performance Instruction: Viola.
                     : Performance Instruction: Violin.
                     : Performance Instruction: Voice.
                     : Performance Instruction: Woodwinds.

          (6 hours).
  4. Complete four hours of the following:
  5. Present two recitals: Music 249R should be the culmination to Music 260R, and Music 349R should be taken concurrently with the second semester of Music 360R. A prerecital hearing is required at least three weeks before juried recitals. Contact the Harris Fine Arts Center Scheduling Office (C-358, south lobby of de Jong Concert Hall) for further information.
  6. Complete at least one hour of Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles (see General Information) each semester for four semesters.
  7. Complete four hours of the following:
  8. Complete four semesters of the following:
  9. Complete the following upper-division music core courses:
  10. Complete the following:
  11. Complete five hours of music electives. Music 203, 210R (finale section), and 286 are recommended. See faculty advisor.


Recommended Courses

The following are recommended jazz-related GE courses:

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