Jazz Studies, Minor
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:
Choose 4 additional hours from:
Jazz History - 3 hours
Jazz Improvisation - 4 hours
Jazz Theory and Musicianship - 3 hours
Jazz Piano - 1 hour
Jazz Pedagogy and Basic Jazz Techniques - 1 hour
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