Jazz Studies Minor

Requirements for a Minor in Jazz Studies:

MUS 111 - Theory I Credit Hours: 2
MUS 112 - Theory II Credit Hours: 2
MUSL 111 - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing I Credit Hours: 1
MUSL 112 - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing II Credit Hours: 1
MUS 116 - History of Jazz Credit Hours: 3
MUS 136 - Jazz Theory and Keyboard Credit Hours: 2
MUS 235 - Jazz Improvisation I Credit Hours: 2

3 semester hours of ensemble:

MUS 184 - Jazz Ensemble Credit Hours: 1
Students may substitute 1 hour from MUS 189 .

4 semester hours of applied music in the primary performance medium:

MUS 195 - Lower Level Applied Music, Private Lessons Credit Hours: 1

4 semester hours of electives to be chosen from:

MUS 214 - Recording Technology I Credit Hours: 3
MUS 236 - Jazz Improvisation II Credit Hours: 2
MUS 308 - Jazz Arranging Credit Hours: 2
MUS 309 - Jazz Arranging II Credit Hours: 2
MUS 365 - Modern Jazz Credit Hours: 3
MUS 372 - Jazz Pedagogy Credit Hours: 2

Total: 24 hours

Additional Information:

Courses counted toward a major in music (i.e., MUS 111 , MUS 112 , MUSL 111 , MUSL 112 ) cannot be counted toward completion of minor requirements. Six additional hours of electives may be chosen to fulfill minor requirements for music majors.

A minimum final grade of “C-” is required in each music course and an overall GPA of “C” (2.00) or better is required in courses counted toward the minor. Admission to the program requires approval by the Department of Music and an audition in the major performance medium.