Jazz Studies Minor

Program Overview

The Jazz Studies Minor at this institution offers a comprehensive curriculum for students interested in jazz music. With a focus on theory, improvisation, and performance, the program provides a solid foundation in jazz fundamentals. Students can choose from a variety of electives to tailor their studies to their interests, including music industry, arranging, and composition. The program requires simultaneous enrollment in applied music and ensemble for a minimum of two consecutive semesters.

Program Outline

Special Note:

Students must be simultaneously enrolled in both applied music and ensemble for a minimum of two consecutive semesters for the jazz minor.

Core Requirements: 16 credits

• MUSC 2560 - Jazz Theory I (2 credits)
• MUSC 2561 - Jazz Theory II (2 credits)
• MUSC 3560 - Improvisation I (2 credits)
• MUSC 3561 - Improvisation II (2 credits)
• Ensemble (4 credits)
• MUSC 1241 - Jazz Singers (1 credit)
• or MUSC 1261 - Jazz Ensemble (1 credit)
• or MUSC 1262 - Performance Small Group I (1 credit)
• Applied Music (4 credits)
• One credit must be at level 2.
• MUSC 1801 - Applied Piano Level I (1-2 credits)
• MUSC 1811 - Applied Winds Level I (1-2 credits)
• MUSC 1821 - Applied Strings Level I (1-2 credits)
• MUSC 1841 - Applied Voice Level I (1-2 credits)
• MUSC 1851 - Applied Percussion Level I (1-2 credits)
• MUSC 2901 - Applied Piano Level II (1-2 credits)
• MUSC 2911 - Applied Winds Level II (1-2 credits)
• MUSC 2921 - Applied Strings Level II (1-2 credits)
• MUSC 2941 - Applied Voice Level II (1-2 credits)
• MUSC 2951 - Applied Percussion Level II (1-2 credits)

Advisor Approved Electives: 6 credits

Choose any 3 from the list below.

• MUSC 3510 - Introduction to Music Industry (2 credits)
• MUSC 4260 - Jazz Arranging and Composition (2 credits)