Music - Jazz Studies - Instrument Concentration (B.M.)

The Jazz Studies program develops skills in jazz performance, composition, arranging, and history; and offers an optional emphasis in Music Technology. The objective of the Jazz Studies program is to preserve and perpetuate jazz through instruction, performance, and research. Included in the curriculum are improvisation, arranging, composing, history, digital music, and studies relating to the music business.


 

Freshman Year First Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15

Freshman Year Second Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
17

Sophomore Year First Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Social Sciences Elective  +
3
Instrument Minor III  +
2
Sub-Total Credits
15

Sophomore Year Second Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Natural Science Elective  +
3
Instrument Minor IV  +
2
Sub-Total Credits
15

Junior Year First Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
16

Junior Year Second Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
14

Senior Year First Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
World Language and Culture Requirement (Options: See Elective Group Descriptions)  +
3
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
Physical Education (Active)  +
1
Instrument Minor VII  +
2
Sub-Total Credits
14

Senior Year Second Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
Physical Education (Active)  +
1
Instrument Minor VIII  +
2
Sub-Total Credits
14
Total credits:
120

Overview

Program

Music

Type

B.M.