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Minor Code - U107
The Minor in Jazz Studies is intended for students with a background in jazz or improvised music. All aspects of jazz are studied, from the early music to the most recent developments in creative improvised music. A variety of performance opportunities are available for students. The many small jazz ensembles perform styles ranging from Bebop, Fusion, Salsa, and vocal jazz, to the avant-garde. The large ensembles perform original student compositions, and the music of contemporary composers, in addition to traditional big band literature.
A successful audition with the School of Music is required for entrance into the program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Music | 4 | |
| Applied Lessons for Minors | ||
| Music Ensembles | 8 | |
| Hours from the following courses: (may be repeated for credit/audition or consent required for placement): | ||
| Large Jazz Ensemble 1 | ||
| Chamber Music: Large Jazz Ensemble 2 | ||
| Chamber Music: Jazz Small Group | ||
| Chamber Music: Jazz and Ethnic | ||
| Chamber Music: Jazz Small Group 2 | ||
| Jazz Theory and/or History | 4 | |
| Introduction to History of Jazz | ||
| Introduction to Jazz and Commercial Music Improvisation | ||
| Advanced Jazz and Commercial Music Improvisation | ||
| Jazz and Commercial Music Arranging | ||
| Arranging for Large Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Music Electives | 2 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |