Academic Catalog

Jazz Studies Major — B.M.

This B.M. degree requires 30 liberal arts credits out of the 120 credits required for graduation.

Summary

Jazz Studies, Voice B.M. Major Requirements86
Integrative Core Curriculum Requirements & Electives 134
Total Credits120
1

This major is approved to fulfill the Integrative Core Curriculum requirement for the Creative Arts perspective.

Degree Requirements 

MUSIC PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
PFMJ 10000Private Studio Performance Class (taken concurrently with PFMJ private lessons)0
Private Voice I (Jazz or Classical)JAZZ 17000 (2); PFMJ 10100 (2); or JAZZ 17000 (1) and PFMJ 10100(1)4
Private Voice II (Jazz or Classical)JAZZ 27000 (2); PFMJ 20100 (2); or JAZZ 27000 (1) and PFMJ 20100 (1)4
Private Voice III (Jazz or Classical)JAZZ 37000 (2); PFMJ 30100 (2); or JAZZ 37000 (1) and PFMJ 30100 (1)4
JAZZ 47000Jazz Private Study IV (2 credits times 2 semesters)4
JAZZ 19900Jazz Repertoire and Pedagogy (.5 credit times 4 semesters)2
MUPS 17100Performance Diction I: IPA and English Lyric Diction1
MUPS 17200Performance Diction II: Italian and Spanish Lyric Diction1
or MUPS 17300 Performance Diction III: German Lyric Diction
or MUPS 17400 Performance Diction IV: French Lyric Diction
Ensembles
MUEN xxxxxAny 10 credits of Music Ensemble based on MTD ensemble policies 110
Music ElectivesSelect 1 credit of electives from any of the following department: JAZZ, MSRT, MUED, MUEN, MUMC, MUNM, MUPS, MUTH, PFMJ, PFNM, PFSM1
Recitals
MUPS 37300Required Junior Recital1
MUPS 47300Required Senior Recital (CP)2
Fulfills the capstone requirement and will serve to synthesize aspects of the Integrated Core Curriculum with the student’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance degree requirements.
MUSICIANSHIP CORE REQUIREMENTS
MUMC 10100Required Recital Attendance (six semesters required)0
MUMC 16600Career Orientation1
MUTH 11100Introduction to Music Studies4
MUTH 12300Music Theory I3
MUTH 22400Music Theory II3
MUTH 12600Aural Skills I2
or MUTH 12601 Aural Skills I - Honors
MUTH 22500Aural Skills II2
or MUTH 22501 Aural Skills II - Honors
MUTH 22600Aural Skills III2
or MUTH 22601 Aural Skills III -- Honors
PFSM 17100Keyboard Musicianship I1
PFSM 17200Keyboard Musicianship II1
JAZZ 16600Jazz Piano I1
JAZZ 16700Jazz Piano II1
MUTH 25300Music in Context: The Academy, the Temple, and the Palace3
MUTH 25400Music in Context: The Stage, the Home, and the Marketplace3
Three credits from the following options3
MUTH 353xx
Selected Topics in Music Studies
MUTH 354xx
Selected Topics in Music Studies (WI)
JAZZ REQUIREMENTS
JAZZ 16100Survey of Jazz History2
JAZZ 20000Jazz Theory and Aural Training I 21
JAZZ 20100Jazz Theory and Aural Training II 21
JAZZ 21000Jazz Standards and Literature I2
JAZZ 23000Jazz Tune Writing2
JAZZ 31000Jazz Standards and Literature II2
JAZZ 32300Jazz Arranging I2
JAZZ 32500Jazz Arranging II2
Liberal Arts Requirement
Modern LanguageAny modern language8
Students take 8 credits of a single language unless placed into a second-semester level, in which case may elect to fulfill the requirement with two different languages.
Total Credits86
1

Ensemble policy can be found on the Center for Music tab of the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance catalog page. Ensemble participation should include a variety of jazz and studio music idioms in various settings and with various sizes and types of ensembles.

2

Students may fulfill this requirement by scoring 84 or higher on a placement exam administered by the Department of Jazz Studies. Students who score below 84 percent on the exam must take these courses, and they take a lower number of music electives to reach 120 total credits.

This B.M. degree requires 30 liberal arts credits out of the 120 credits required for graduation.

Summary

Jazz Studies, Keyboard B.M. Major Requirements78
Integrative Core Curriculum Requirements & Electives 142
Total Credits120
1

This major is approved to fulfill the Integrative Core Curriculum requirement for the Creative Arts perspective.

 Degree Requirements

MUSIC PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
PFMJ 10000Private Studio Performance Class (take concurrent with PFMJ private lessons)0
JAZZ 17000Jazz Private Study I, major instrument (2 credits times 2 semesters)4
JAZZ 27000Jazz Private Study II, major instrument (2 credits times 2 semesters)4
JAZZ 37000Jazz Private Study III (2 credits times 2 semesters)4
JAZZ 47000Jazz Private Study IV (2 credits times 2 semesters)4
may enroll in up to 8 credits of PFMJ xx300 private lessons instead of jazz private lessons.
JAZZ 19900Jazz Repertoire and Pedagogy (.5 credit times 4 semesters)2
Ensembles
MUEN xxxxxAny 10 credits of Music Ensemble based on MTD ensemble policies 110
Music ElectivesSelect 5 credits of electives from any of the following department: JAZZ, MSRT, MUED, MUEN, MUMC, MUNM, MUPS, MUTH, PFMJ, PFNM, PFSM5
Recitals
MUPS 37300Required Junior Recital1
MUPS 47300Required Senior Recital (CP)2
Fulfills the capstone requirement and will serve to synthesize aspects of the Integrated Core Curriculum with the student’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance degree requirements.
MUSICIANSHIP CORE REQUIREMENTS
MUMC 10100Required Recital Attendance (six semesters required)0
MUMC 16600Career Orientation1
MUTH 11100Introduction to Music Studies4
MUTH 12300Music Theory I3
MUTH 22400Music Theory II3
MUTH 12600Aural Skills I2
or MUTH 12601 Aural Skills I - Honors
MUTH 22500Aural Skills II2
or MUTH 22501 Aural Skills II - Honors
MUTH 22600Aural Skills III2
or MUTH 22601 Aural Skills III -- Honors
PFSM 17500Keyboard Musicianship I - Keyboard Majors1
PFSM 17600Keyboard Musicianship II - Keyboard Majors1
MUTH 25300Music in Context: The Academy, the Temple, and the Palace3
MUTH 25400Music in Context: The Stage, the Home, and the Marketplace3
Three credits from the following options3
MUTH 353xx
Selected Topics in Music Studies
MUTH 354xx
Selected Topics in Music Studies (WI)
JAZZ REQUIREMENTS
JAZZ 16100Survey of Jazz History2
JAZZ 20000Jazz Theory and Aural Training I 21
JAZZ 20100Jazz Theory and Aural Training II 21
JAZZ 21000Jazz Standards and Literature I2
JAZZ 23000Jazz Tune Writing2
JAZZ 31000Jazz Standards and Literature II2
JAZZ 32300Jazz Arranging I2
JAZZ 32500Jazz Arranging II2
Total Credits78
1

Ensemble policy can be found on the Center for Music tab of the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance catalog page. Ensemble participation should include a variety of jazz and studio music idioms in various settings and with various sizes and types of ensembles.

2

Students may fulfill this requirement by scoring 84 or higher on a placement exam administered by the Department of Jazz Studies. Students who score below 84 percent on the exam must take these courses, and they take a lower number of music electives to reach 120 total credits.

This B.M. degree requires 30 liberal arts credits out of the 120 credits required for graduation.

Summary

Jazz Studies, Instrumental B.M. Major Requirements78
Integrative Core Curriculum Requirements & Electives 142
Total Credits120
1

This major is approved to fulfill the Integrative Core Curriculum requirement for the Creative Arts perspective.

Degree Requirements 

MUSIC PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
PFMJ 10000Private Studio Performance Class (taken concurrent with PFMJ xxx00 private lessons)0
JAZZ 17000Jazz Private Study I, major instrument (2 credits times 2 semesters)4
JAZZ 27000Jazz Private Study II, major instrument (2 credits times 2 semesters)4
JAZZ 37000Jazz Private Study III (2 credits times 2 semesters)4
JAZZ 47000Jazz Private Study IV (2 credits times 2 semesters)4
May enroll in up to 8 credits of PFMJ xxx00 private lessons instead of jazz private lessons.
JAZZ 19900Jazz Repertoire and Pedagogy (.5 credit times 4 semesters)2
Ensembles
MUEN xxxxxAny 10 credits of Music Ensembles based on MTD ensemble policies 110
Music ElectivesSelect 3 credits of electives from any of the following department: JAZZ, MSRT, MUED, MUEN, MUMC, MUNM, MUPS, MUTH, PFMJ, PFNM, PFSM3
Recitals
MUPS 37300Required Junior Recital1
MUPS 47300Required Senior Recital (CP)2
Fulfills the capstone requirement and will serve to synthesize aspects of the Integrated Core Curriculum with the student’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance degree requirements.
MUSICIANSHIP CORE REQUIREMENTS
MUMC 10100Required Recital Attendance (six semesters required)0
MUMC 16600Career Orientation1
MUTH 11100Introduction to Music Studies4
MUTH 12300Music Theory I3
MUTH 22400Music Theory II3
MUTH 12600Aural Skills I2
or MUTH 12601 Aural Skills I - Honors
MUTH 22500Aural Skills II2
or MUTH 22501 Aural Skills II - Honors
MUTH 22600Aural Skills III2
or MUTH 22601 Aural Skills III -- Honors
PFSM 17100Keyboard Musicianship I1
PFSM 17200Keyboard Musicianship II1
JAZZ 16600Jazz Piano I1
JAZZ 16700Jazz Piano II1
MUTH 25300Music in Context: The Academy, the Temple, and the Palace3
MUTH 25400Music in Context: The Stage, the Home, and the Marketplace3
Three credits from the following options3
MUTH 353xx
Selected Topics in Music Studies
MUTH 354xx
Selected Topics in Music Studies (WI)
JAZZ REQUIREMENTS
JAZZ 16100Survey of Jazz History2
JAZZ 20000Jazz Theory and Aural Training I 21
JAZZ 20100Jazz Theory and Aural Training II 21
JAZZ 21000Jazz Standards and Literature I2
JAZZ 23000Jazz Tune Writing2
JAZZ 31000Jazz Standards and Literature II2
JAZZ 32300Jazz Arranging I2
JAZZ 32500Jazz Arranging II2
Total Credits78
1

Ensemble policy can be found on the Center for Music tab of the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance catalog page. Ensemble participation should include a variety of jazz and studio music idioms in various settings and with various sizes and types of ensembles. 

2

Students may fulfill this requirement by scoring 84 or higher on a placement exam administered by the Department of Jazz Studies. Students who score below 84 percent on the exam must take these courses, and they take a lower number of music electives to reach 120 total credits.