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 201	Jazz & Contemporary Theory	3
MUSC 209	Jazz Improvisation	3
MUSC 219	Jazz History and Discography	3
MUSC 416	Jazz Composition and Arranging	3

Applied Lessons (4 credits total)

Varies	Jazz Vocal Coaching	1-4
Varies	Applied Jazz Piano	1-4
Varies	Applied Jazz Trumpet	1-4
Varies	Applied Jazz Trombone	1-4
Varies	Applied Jazz Percussion	1-4
Varies	Applied Jazz Saxophone	1-4
Varies	Applied Electric Bass Guitar	1-4

Ensemble (2 credits)

Varies

Jazz Ensemble

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