Jazz - Minor

Requirements

Students must complete the following:

• ENS 087 - Jazz Ensemble  Credits: 0 - 0.5 (minimum 4 semesters)
• ENS 088 - Jazz Combo  Credits: 0 - 0.5 (minimum 4 semesters)
• MUP _Z - Jazz Improv (minimum 4 semesters)
• MUS 322 - Jazz Theory  Credits: 3
• MUS 303 - Jazz History  Credits: 3 or MUS 418 - Special Topics in Jazz  Credits: 3
• MUS 310 Jazz Composition and Arranging  Credits: 3
• MUX 49_ - Jazz Senior Recital / Portfolio (in lieu of, addition, or combined with a classical recital)

Electives

Students must select a minimum of one elective credit from the courses listed below. Other elective courses (one credit or more) may be credited with permission of program director.

• MUP _Z - Jazz Improv
• MUG 097 - Wellness for Musicians Credits: 0 to 1
• MUG 131 - Piano Class I Credits: 1
• MUG 132 - Piano Class II Credits: 1
• MUG 231 - Piano Class III Credits: 1
• MUG 232 - Piano Class IV Credits: 1
• MUG 141 - Voice Class I Credits: 1
• MUG 281 - Guitar Techniques I Credits: 1
• MUG 282 - Guitar Techniques II Credits: 1
• MUG 331 - Functional Piano for Music Therapists Credits: 1
• MUG 333 - Keyboard Score Reading Credits: 1
• MUP 433 - Collaborative Piano Credits: 1
• MUS 272 - Introduction to Conducting Credits: 1

Portfolio

Students enrolled in the Jazz minor will build a portfolio that by their senior year will include at least three of the following:

1.1.1) Recordings of performances showcasing 3-4 jazz selections in varied styles, with student improvisations on each of them (from jazz ensembles or jazz recital).

1.1.2) A jazz history paper that was a written requirement for either MUS 303 - Jazz History  or MUS 418 Special Topics in Jazz  .

1.1.3) A transcribed solo (e.g., an assignment from MUS 322 - Jazz Theory ).

1.1.4) A reflection paper on student’s ensemble experience associated with jazz improvisations.

1.1.5) An arrangement of a jazz standard.

1.1.6) An original composition for big band or jazz combo.