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Year 1 |
Credit Hours: 32 |
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Music Theory 1 |
3 |
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Music Theory 2 |
3 |
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Jazz Ensemble 1 |
2 |
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Jazz Rhythm Performance Techniques |
2 |
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Musical Style & Structure 1 |
3 |
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Musical Style & Structure 2 |
3 |
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Basic Musical Skills 1 |
2 |
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Basic Musical Skills 2 |
2 |
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Major Practical Study |
6 |
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Acoustics of Music |
3 |
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English (Topics course) |
3 |
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Year 2 |
Credit Hours: 32 |
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Jazz Theory 1 |
3 |
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Jazz Theory 2 |
3 |
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Jazz Ensemble 2 |
2 |
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Jazz Improvisation |
2 |
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Jazz History 1 |
3 |
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Jazz History 2 |
3 |
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Basic Musical Skills 3 |
2 |
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Basic Musical Skills 4 |
2 |
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Major Practical Study |
6 |
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Non-Music Electives |
6 |
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Year 3 |
Credit Hours: 31 |
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Jazz Composition & Arranging 1 |
3 |
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Jazz Ensemble 3 |
2 |
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Jazz Improvisation 2 |
2 |
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Jazz Performance Skills |
3 |
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Jazz Pedagogy 1 |
3 |
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Major Practical Study |
6 |
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Jazz Recital 1 |
6 |
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Non-Music Electives |
6 |
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Year 4 |
Credit Hours: 31 |
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Jazz Composition & Arranging 2 |
3 |
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Jazz Ensemble 4 |
2 |
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Jazz Improvisation 3 |
2 |
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Jazz Pedagogy 2 |
3 |
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Major Practical Study |
6 |
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Jazz Recital 2 |
6 |
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Music Elective |
3 |
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Non-Music Electives |
6 |
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Total: 4 year degree |
126 Credits |
Praise for our Bachelor of Jazz Studies curriculum:
“...The curriculum offers a great opportunity to prepare undergraduate students for a well rounded education in jazz and related music..."
- Professor Ronald Carter, Director of Jazz Studies, Northern Illinois University
“...will help set a new standard for jazz performance, teaching, musical knowledge and understanding...”
- Justin DiCioccio, Assistant Dean/Chair, Jazz Arts Program, Manhattan School of Music
“... I offer my full and enthusiastic support...”
- Victor L. Goines, Artistic Director of Jazz Studies, The Juilliard School
“[This curriculum] supercedes the standard of Jazz education. … gives an excellent balance between tradition and innovation..."
- Associate Professor Rodney T. Whitaker, Director of Jazz Studies, Michigan State University School of Music
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