Bachelor of Jazz Studies - Curriculum
 

Year 1

Credit Hours: 32

MUSC 1110

Music Theory 1

3

MUSC 1120

Music Theory 2

3

MUSC 1182

Jazz Ensemble 1

2

MUSC 1192

Jazz Rhythm Performance Techniques

2

MUSC 1280

Musical Style & Structure 1

3

MUSC 1290

Musical Style & Structure 2

3

MUSC 1380

Basic Musical Skills 1

2

MUSC 1390

Basic Musical Skills 2

2

MUSC 1400

Major Practical Study

6

MUSC 3230

Acoustics of Music

3

ENGL 1310

English (Topics course)

3

     
 

Year 2

Credit Hours: 32

MUSC 2072

Jazz Theory 1

3

MUSC 2082

Jazz Theory 2

3

MUSC 2112

Jazz Ensemble 2

2

MUSC 2122

Jazz Improvisation

2

MUSC 2182

Jazz History 1

3

MUSC 2192

Jazz History 2

3

MUSC 2380

Basic Musical Skills 3

2

MUSC 2390

Basic Musical Skills 4

2

MUSC 2400

Major Practical Study

6

 

Non-Music Electives

6

     
 

Year 3

Credit Hours: 31

MUSC 3112

Jazz Composition & Arranging 1

3

MUSC 3182

Jazz Ensemble 3

2

MUSC 3192

Jazz Improvisation 2

2

MUSC 3272

Jazz Performance Skills

3

MUSC 3442

Jazz Pedagogy 1

3

MUSC 3470

Major Practical Study

6

MUSC 3552

Jazz Recital 1

6

 

Non-Music Electives

6

     
 

Year 4

Credit Hours: 31

MUSC 4112

Jazz Composition & Arranging 2

3

MUSC 4182

Jazz Ensemble 4

2

MUSC 4192

Jazz Improvisation 3

2

MUSC 4442

Jazz Pedagogy 2

3

MUSC 4470

Major Practical Study

6

MUSC 4562

Jazz Recital 2

6

 

Music Elective

3

 

Non-Music Electives

6

     
 

Total: 4 year degree

126 Credits


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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