Jazz Studies, Minor

CIP Code

50.0903.00

Program Overview

The School of Music offers a minor in Jazz Studies to BM in Music and BM in Performance majors who choose to complete a structured study of jazz that includes instrumental/vocal techniques, and historical, stylistic, and pedagogical issues in jazz music. The minor will produce highly competent jazz performers and educators. As jazz ensembles continue to proliferate in secondary and higher education, the minor will add value to the music and performance majors. This minor is restricted to students enrolled in the BM in Music and BM in Performance majors. This minor is not a substitute for teacher certification. 

Admission requirements for this program beyond university admission requirements. 

  • This minor is restricted to students enrolled in the BM in Music and BM in Performance majors.

 

Minor Requirements - 18 hours

Repeat courses as allowed in application degree plan sections to achieve the minimum hours for the minor.

Jazz Ensembles - 6 hours

Required:

MUEN 3126Jazz Ensemble

1

MUEN 3132Jazz Combo

1

Choose 4 additional hours from:

MUEN 3126Jazz Ensemble

1

MUEN 3132Jazz Combo

1

Jazz History - 3 hours

MUSI 2381Jazz History

3

Jazz Improvisation - 4 hours

MUSI 1280Jazz Improvisation Lower Division

2

MUSI 3280Jazz Improvisation Upper Division

2

Jazz Theory and Musicianship - 3 hours

MUSI 3382Jazz Theory and Musicianship

3

Jazz Piano - 1 hour

MUSI 2118Keyboard Skills I

1

Jazz Pedagogy and Basic Jazz Techniques - 1 hour

MUSI 1165Jazz Pedagogy and Basic Jazz Technique

1