Undergraduate Catalog

Jazz Minor

Program Requirements for Jazz Minors (18 credits)

The Jazz Minor familiarizes students with the history of jazz and teaches the necessary performance skills. Courses in theory, composition, and arranging help students understand and analyze the building blocks of jazz composition. These courses are combined with individual jazz study on an instrument of the student’s choice. Students must complete one full year of written theory and aural skills before starting the minor.

The Jazz Minor requires 18 credits:

MUSC 201Jazz & Contemporary Theory

3

MUSC 209Jazz Improvisation

3

MUSC 219Jazz History and Discography

3

MUSC 416Jazz Composition and Arranging

3

Applied Lessons (4 credits total)

VariesJazz Vocal Coaching

1-4

VariesApplied Jazz Piano

1-4

VariesApplied Jazz Trumpet

1-4

VariesApplied Jazz Trombone

1-4

VariesApplied Jazz Percussion

1-4

VariesApplied Jazz Saxophone

1-4

VariesApplied Electric Bass Guitar

1-4

Ensemble (2 credits)

VariesJazz Ensemble

2