Music, Jazz Studies, BM
Bachelor of Music, Jazz Studies (C50007BM)
More on the Music, Jazz Studies major
This program of study is designed to offer students a professional degree in music. Core coursework includes classes in music theory and musicianship, music history, keyboard skills, applied lessons, and participation in major ensembles. The Bachelor of Music program in Jazz is a performance degree that includes intensive study in jazz performance techniques as well as courses in jazz history and literature, arranging, and ensemble direction in preparation for a performing career or as preparation for further study at the graduate level.
Requirements for Admission
Students wishing to major in music must complete the standard undergraduate application for admission and return it to the Office of Admissions. A student cannot be formally admitted to the School of Music until admitted to the University.
To be accepted as a music major, both freshmen and transfer students must successfully complete an audition on their major applied instrument, complete The Undergraduate Placement Examination in Music Theory, and be evaluated in keyboard skills.
The following information has official approval of The School of Music and The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (DPR) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.
Requirements
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 36 | |
| Music Core | 32 | |
| Applied Music and Performance Courses | 28 | |
| Additional Required Music Courses | 8 | |
| Additional Required Jazz Courses | 18-19 | |
| Music Electives | 6 | |
| Additional Major Electives * | 4-3 | |
| Total Hours | 132 | |
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This major requires a minimum of 132 completed credit hours.
Recommended General Education Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the following General Education coursework. Diversity courses may also fulfill major or Breadth of Knowledge requirements. Integrated and Applied Learning courses may also fulfill requirements in the major. | ||
| Students are not required to enroll in the specific courses listed below. However, to facilitate successful degree completion, the academic department strongly encourages completion of the following recommendations. | ||
| Academic Foundations | 12 | |
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours | ||
Speaking: 3 credit hours | ||
Writing: 6 credit hours | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 22 | |
Arts/Humanities: 9 credit hours | ||
| Music Literature I | ||
Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours | ||
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours | ||
| Diversity | ||
Domestic Diversity | ||
| Music Literature II | ||
Global Diversity | ||
| Integrated and Applied Learning | 2 | |
Select one class from one of the following subcategories: | ||
Complex Issues Facing Society | ||
Capstone | ||
Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings. | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
College of Arts & Sciences Requirement
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Students must also complete a minimum of 40 credits (excluding workshops) consisting of either: | ||
Upper-level (300/400) courses both in and outside of the student’s major; | ||
or other courses outside the major department approved by the student’s major department chair (permission should be obtained prior to enrollment); these may not include workshops | ||
Music Core
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSIC:101 | Introduction to Music Theory 1 | |
| MUSIC:104 | Class Piano I 1 | |
| MUSIC:105 | Class Piano II 1 | |
| MUSIC:106 | Music Orientation | 0 |
| MUSIC:121 | Theory and Musicianship I | 4 |
| MUSIC:122 | Theory and Musicianship II | 4 |
| MUSIC:154 | Music Literature I | 2 |
| MUSIC:155 | Music Literature II | 2 |
| MUSIC:221 | Theory and Musicianship III | 4 |
| MUSIC:222 | Theory and Musicianship IV | 4 |
| MUSIC:261 | Keyboard Harmony I | 2 |
| MUSIC:262 | Keyboard Harmony II | 2 |
| MUSIC:351 | Music History I | 3 |
| MUSIC:352 | Music History II | 3 |
| MUSIC:453 | Music Software Survey and Use | 2 |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
| 1 | Not counted in degree program total; required or excused per placement audition/test |
Applied Music and Performance Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSIC:157 | School of Music Performance Seminar (eight semesters) | 0 |
| MUSIC:457 | Senior Recital (full recital) | 0 |
| MUSEN:xxx | Chamber Music Ensemble | 1 |
| Complete four credits of the following: | 4 | |
| MUSEN:1xx | Major Conducted Ensemble 4 | |
| Complete eight credits of each of the following: | 24 | |
| MUSEN:115 | Jazz Ensemble | |
| MUSAP:1xx | Applied Music Primary Instrument | |
| MUSAP:2xx | Applied Music Primary Instrument 1,2,3 | |
| Total Hours | 29 | |
| 1 | Completion of 200 level required prior to graduation. |
| 2 | Saxophone majors must complete the 100 level of Applied Flute and Clarinet prior to graduation. |
| 3 | Electric Guitar majors must complete the 200 level of Applied Classical Guitar prior to graduation. |
| 4 | Students must complete the 4 credits for the ensemble requirement in 4 separate semesters. |
Additional Required Music Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSIC:361 | Conducting | 2 |
| MUSIC:371 | Analytical Techniques | 2 |
| MUSIC:454 | Orchestration | 2 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Additional Required Jazz Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSIC:210 | Jazz Improvisation I | 2 |
| MUSIC:211 | Jazz Improvisation II | 2 |
| MUSIC:212 | Music Industry: A Survey of Practices & Opportunities | 2 |
| MUSIC:307 | Techniques of Jazz Ensemble Performance & Direction | 2 |
| MUSIC:308 | History & Literature of Jazz | 3 |
| MUSIC:309 | Jazz Keyboard Techniques | 2 |
| MUSIC:310 | Jazz Improvisation III | 2 |
| MUSIC:311 | Jazz Improvisation IV | 2 |
| MUSIC:407 | Jazz Arranging & Scoring | 2 |
| Total Hours | 19 | |
Recommended Sequence
If placed into Intro to Music Theory
| 1st Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| MUSIC:157 | School of Music Performance Seminar | 0 |
| MUSAP:1xx | Applied Music Primary Instrument | 4 |
| MUSEN:xxx | Major Conducted Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC:106 | Music Orientation | 0 |
| MUSEN:115 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC:101 | Introduction to Music Theory 1 | 2 |
| MUSIC:154 | Music Literature I | 2 |
| Writing Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics, Statistics and Logic Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MUSIC:157 | School of Music Performance Seminar | 0 |
| MUSAP:1xx | Applied Music Primary Instrument | 4 |
| MUSEN:xxx | Major Conducted Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSEN:115 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC:121 | Theory and Musicianship I | 4 |
| MUSIC:104 | Class Piano I 1 | 2 |
| MUSIC:155 | Music Literature II | 2 |
| ENGL:112 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Speaking Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 20 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| MUSIC:105 | Class Piano II 1 | 2 |
| MUSIC:122 | Theory and Musicianship II | 4 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
If placed into Theory & Musicianship I
| 1st Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| MUSIC:157 | School of Music Performance Seminar | 0 |
| MUSAP:1xx | Applied Music Primary Instrument | 4 |
| MUSEN:xxx | Major Conducted Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSEN:115 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC:106 | Music Orientation | 0 |
| MUSIC:121 | Theory and Musicianship I 1 | 4 |
| MUSIC:154 | Music Literature I | 2 |
| Writing Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics, Statistics and Logic Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MUSIC:157 | School of Music Performance Seminar | 0 |
| MUSAP:1xx | Applied Music Primary Instrument | 4 |
| MUSEN:xxx | Major Conducted Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSEN:115 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC:122 | Theory and Musicianship II | 4 |
| MUSIC:105 | Class Piano II 1 | 2 |
| MUSIC:155 | Music Literature II | 2 |
| ENGL:112 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Speaking Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 20 | |
| Total Hours | 38 | |
| 1 | Not counted in degree program total; required or excused per placement audition/test. |
ALL
| 2nd Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| MUSIC:157 | School of Music Performance Seminar | 0 |
| MUSAP:2xx | Applied Music | 4 |
| MUSEN:xxx | Major Conducted Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSEN:115 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC:221 | Theory and Musicianship III | 4 |
| MUSIC:261 | Keyboard Harmony I | 2 |
| MUSIC:351 | Music History I | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MUSIC:157 | School of Music Performance Seminar | 0 |
| MUSAP:2xx | Applied Music | 4 |
| MUSEN:1xx | Major Conducted Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSEN:115 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC:222 | Theory and Musicianship IV | 4 |
| MUSIC:262 | Keyboard Harmony II | 2 |
| MUSIC:352 | Music History II | 3 |
| Natural Science with Lab Requirement | 4 | |
| Hours | 19 | |
| 3rd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MUSIC:157 | School of Music Performance Seminar | 0 |
| Flute or Piccolo (Saxophone Majors Only) | ||
| Clarinet or Bass Clarinet (Saxophone Majors Only) | ||
| Classical Guitar (Guitar Majors Only) | ||
| MUSEN:115 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC:210 | Jazz Improvisation I | 2 |
| MUSIC:371 | Analytical Techniques | 2 |
| MUSIC:454 | Orchestration | 2 |
| MUSIC:212 or MUSIC:407 | Music Industry: A Survey of Practices & Opportunities or Jazz Arranging & Scoring | 2 |
| Social Science Requirement | 3 | |
| Arts/Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MUSIC:157 | School of Music Performance Seminar | 0 |
| Flute or Piccolo (Saxophone Majors Only) | ||
| Clarinet or Bass Clarinet (Saxophone Majors Only) | ||
| Classical Guitar (Guitar Majors Only) | ||
| MUSEN:115 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC:211 | Jazz Improvisation II | 2 |
| MUSIC:308 or MUSIC:309 | History & Literature of Jazz or Jazz Keyboard Techniques | 2-3 |
| MUSIC:361 | Conducting | 2 |
| Social Science Requirement | 3 | |
| Natural Science Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 13-14 | |
| 4th Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MUSIC:157 | School of Music Performance Seminar | 0 |
| MUSEN:xxx | Chamber Music Ensemble | 1 |
| Flute or Piccolo (Saxophone Majors Only) | ||
| Clarinet or Bass Clarinet (Saxophone Majors Only) | ||
| Classical Guitar (Guitar Majors Only) | ||
| MUSEN:115 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC:310 | Jazz Improvisation III | 2 |
| MUSIC:407 or MUSIC:212 | Jazz Arranging & Scoring or Music Industry: A Survey of Practices & Opportunities | 2 |
| MUSIC:453 | Music Software Survey and Use | 2 |
| Hours | 8 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MUSIC:157 | School of Music Performance Seminar | 0 |
| MUSIC:457 | Senior Recital | 0 |
| Flute or Piccolo (Saxophone Majors Only) | ||
| Clarinet or Bass Clarinet (Saxophone Majors Only) | ||
| Classical Guitar (Guitar Majors Only) | ||
| MUSEN:115 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSEN:311 | ||
| MUSIC:307 | Techniques of Jazz Ensemble Performance & Direction | 2 |
| MUSIC:309 or MUSIC:308 | Jazz Keyboard Techniques or History & Literature of Jazz | 2-3 |
| Integrated and Applied Learning Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 8-9 | |
| Total Hours | 81-83 | |