Jazz, Minor

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The jazz minor is a supplementary program of courses and performance experiences presenting the historical and stylistic features of jazz. The jazz minor may be added to existing undergraduate degree programs in music composition, music education, music history and literature, or music performance. Students interested in the jazz minor should consult their department chair and the coordinator of jazz studies for assistance in planning for the additional required coursework.

Applied credits earned in any music major program count towards this requirement.

Required Courses

(29 Credits)

Performance/Applied Requirements

MUSP 3280E - Jazz Lab I and
MUSP 3290E - Jazz Lab II
MUSP 3270E - Jazz
MUSP 3230E - Electric Guitar
MUSP 3400E - Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Applied Music Study on Major Instrument Usually a minimum of 4 semester hours of applied credit at 2 credit hours per semester Contact Hours: 8

Note:

*Many of these courses are offered only once during the academic year, or in alternate years. Some of the courses have prerequisites. Please consult the University Catalog under College of Musical Arts/Jazz Minor for further information. College advisors should contact the Coordinator of Jazz Studies for specific information concerning course content and/or scheduling.

Applied credits earned in any music major program count towards this requirement.