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GRADUATE CURRICULUM

MASTER OF MUSIC: JAZZ STUDIES must complete a minimum of 32 credits, 16 of which must be in the major concentration Jazz Studies, including improvisation, arranging and ensemble; 9 credits of supportive music courses, and 7 credits of electives. Students in this program may arrange a concentration in either jazz performance or jazz arranging and composition. A qualyfying recital is required at the end of the first year of study in order to remain in the program. Candidates for graduation must present a second recital of works approved by their advisor.

Master of Music in Jazz Studies: 32 credit hours

Major Area

MUSI-210 Jazz History Grad 3
MUSH-392 Improvisation 3
MUTI-xxx Jazz Ensemble (Grad) OR
MUSH-286 Jazz Vocal Workshop 1
MUxx-xxx Principal Instrument Grad 3
MUSH-434 Vocal Arranging (Grad) 3 OR
MUSH-383 Jazz Arranging I (Grad) 3

Total Major Area ----------------------------------------- 16 Credits

 

Supportive Courses in Music

MUSH-300 Graduate Seminar 3
MUSH-250 Pedagogy of Improvisation 3
MUSI-376 Electronic Music Grad 3

Total Supportive Courses in Music----------------------- 9 Credits


Electives
At least seven (7) credits of the following:

MUSI- 265 Jazz Composition 3
MUxx- xxx Principal Instrument Grad 3
MUTI- xxx Jazz Ensemble (Grad) 1
MUSH-287 Jazz Vocal Workshop Grad 1
MUSI-232 Entertainment Law Grad 3
MUSI-392 Jazz Piano Grad 3
MUSH-260 Independent Study Grad 3
MUSH-434 Vocal Arranging Grad OR MUSH-xxx Jazz Arranging II (Grad)

Total Electives ----------------------------------------------- 7 Credits

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