Jazz and Improvisation (BM)

Second Writing Requirement:

A Second Writing Requirement  approved by the College of Arts and Sciences. This course must be taken after completion of 60 credit hours, completed with a minimum grade of C-, and the section enrolled must be designated as satisfying the requirement in the academic term completed.

Mathematics:

The math requirement must be completed by the time a student has earned 60 credits. Students who transfer into the College of Arts and Sciences with 45 credits or more must complete this requirement within two semesters.

Complete one of the following options (minimum grade D-):

• MATH 113 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit(s): 3
• MATH 114 - College Mathematics and Statistics Credit(s): 3
• MATH 115 - Pre-Calculus Credit(s): 3
• MATH 221 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3
• MATH 241 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus A Credit(s): 4
• Successful performance on the college proficiency exam (0 credits awarded).

Foreign Language:

• Completion of the intermediate-level course (106) in an ancient or modern language.
  • The number of credits (0-8) needed and initial placement will depend on the number of years of high school study of foreign language.
    • Students who have gained proficiency in a foreign language through means other than high school work may be exempt from this requirement. Please consult the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures for more information about exemption exams.

College Breadth Requirements:

Up to three credits from each of the University Breadth Requirement categories may be used to simultaneously satisfy these College of Arts and Sciences Breadth Requirements. Minimum grade C- required for courses used to satisfy College Breadth. Music courses, or any courses cross-listed with Music courses, cannot be used to satisfy breadth requirements.

• GROUP A: Creative Arts and Humanities  (3 credits)
• GROUP B: History and Cultural Change  (3 credits)
• GROUP C: Social and Behavioral Sciences  (3 credits)
• GROUP D: Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Technology  (3 credits)

Applied Music:

• MUSC 151 - Private Study for Bachelor of Music I Credit(s): 2
• MUSC 152 - Private Study for Bachelor of Music II Credit(s): 2
• MUSC 175 - Class Piano: Elementary I Credit(s): 1
• MUSC 251 - Private Study for Bachelor of Music III Credit(s): 2
• MUSC 252 - Private Study for Bachelor of Music IV Credit(s): 2
• MUSC 381 - Private Study for Jazz and Improvisation I Credit(s): 3
• MUSC 382 - Private Study in Jazz and Improvisation II Credit(s): 3
• MUSC 401 - Senior Recital Credit(s): 0
• MUSC 482 - Private Study in Jazz and Improvisation III Credit(s): 4
• MUSC 483 - Private Study in Jazz and Improvisation IV Credit(s): 4

Jazz and Improvisation

• MUSC 178 - Jazz Harmony at the Keyboard Credit(s): 1
• MUSC 293 - Jazz Theory and Improvisation I Credit(s): 3
• MUSC 390 - Jazz History and Analysis Credit(s): 3
• MUSC 391 - Jazz Composition and Arranging Credit(s): 3
• MUSC 491 - Global Improvisation Credit(s): 2
• MUSC 492 - Jazz Pedagogy Credit(s): 2

Theory:

• MUSC 185 - Aural Skills I Credit(s): 3
• MUSC 186 - Aural Skills II Credit(s): 2
• MUSC 195 - Foundations of Music Theory Credit(s): 3
• MUSC 285 - Aural Skills III Credit(s): 2
• MUSC 286 - Aural Skills IV Credit(s): 2
• MUSC 296 - Post-tonal Music: Theory and Analysis Credit(s): 2

Ensemble:

All ensembles may be repeated.

Six credits of each ensemble listed below:

• MUSC 430 - Chamber Ensemble Credit(s): 0-1
• MUSC 477 - Jazz Ensemble Credit(s): 0-1

Music Electives:

Six credits from the following:

• AFRA 371 - African American Music: History and Culture, 1800-1995 Credit(s): 3
• MUSC 294 - Jazz Theory and Improvisation II Credit(s): 3
• MUSC 318 - Principles of Ethnomusicology Credit(s): 3
• MUSC 326 - Citizen Artistry: Engaging Communities, Classrooms, and Concert Halls Credit(s): 3
• MUSC 335 - Basic Conducting Credit(s): 2
• MUSC 439 - Practical Studies in World Percussion Credit(s): 1
• MUSC 484 - Recording and Media Techniques Credit(s): 3
• MUSC 485 - Principles of Music Industry Practice Credit(s): 3
• MUSC 486 - Elements of Music Management Credit(s): 3
• MUSC 487 - Marketing and Audience Engagement in the Performing Arts Credit(s): 3

General Electives:

Twelve non-music credits are required, including six credits from the following:

• BUAD 100 - Introduction to Business Credit(s): 3
• COMM 212 - Public Speaking & Professional Presentation Credit(s): 3
• ENTR 150 - Business Basics for Entrepreneurs Credit(s): 4
• ENTR 155 - Start Up of the Professional You Credit(s): 1
• ENTR 156 - From Ideas to Action Credit(s): 1
• ENTR 256 - Mindfulness for Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship Credit(s): 1
• PHIL 100 - Philosophies of Life Credit(s): 3
• PHIL 105 - Critical Thinking Credit(s): 3
• PSYC 100 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
• PSYC 446 - Psychology of Music Credit(s): 3