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Introduction to the Jazz Voice Certificate

The Jazz Voice Certificate is an undergraduate certificate program offered by the Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple University. This program provides students with the opportunity to experience the excitement of Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts courses, culminating in significant music and dance knowledge and performance experience.

Overview

The certificate program is designed to offer a coherent disciplinary context beyond that which is possible in random course election. Graded experiences will be recognized on the final transcript. To be eligible for the program, students must successfully complete MUSC1256 (Jazz section) or submit a video recording (DVD) of one jazz standard (with improvisation) from The New Real Book.

Admission and Eligibility

Admission to the program requires students to be matriculated in an undergraduate degree program at Temple University, in good academic standing, and have completed at least 15 credits at Temple University by the initial requested semester of certificate coursework. Students enrolled in Boyer degree programs must consult with the CPCA Assistant Dean of Student Affairs to determine eligibility to complete selected Boyer certificate programs.

Requirements for Admission

• Be matriculated in an undergraduate degree program at Temple University
• Be in good academic standing
• Have completed at least 15 credits at Temple University by the initial requested semester of certificate coursework

Program Requirements

The Certificate in Jazz Voice will be acknowledged on the official transcript at the time of the awarding of the bachelor's degree, provided that the student successfully completes the following courses with a grade of C- or better in each course:

• MUSC1256: Private Voice for Non-Music Majors (1 credit)
• MUSC1257: Private Voice for Non-Music Majors (1 credit)
• MUST3770: Topics in Music Theory (take 2 times for 2 credits each) (4 credits)
• MUSC3100: Small Jazz Ensemble (take 4 times for 1 credit each) (4 credits)
• MUSC3300: Choral Ensemble (take 2 times for 1 credit each) (2 credits) Total Credit Hours: 12

Program Details

• Campus Location: Main
• Program Code: BC-JZVC-CERT
• The program can be completed in four semesters if the program permits, but most students should complete all requirements within six semesters.
• Accepted students should consult with a Boyer advisor for assistance selecting and registering for required coursework.
• Required coursework must be completed at Temple University.
• There are no exit requirements, comprehensive exams, theses, or practica required.
• Grading will consist of standard letter grades awarded according to Boyer College and university policy for all coursework.
• The minimum grade for all coursework is C-.
• There will be no course auditing, pass/fail grades, or CR options.
• Only one program may be selected, and there will be no concurrent multiple program admission.
• No certificate program will be recognized as stand-alone, and no certificate program will be available to any applicant after completion of the bachelor's degree.
• Certificate completion will be acknowledged on the official transcript only at the time of the awarding of the bachelor's degree.