Music, BM Jazz and Contemporary Music Emphasis

74 credit hours

This intensive performance-focused degree is designed to train versatile, entrepreneurial musicians prepared for the modern industry. The program provides a rigorous foundation in classical theory and history while specializing in advanced jazz and contemporary performance, improvisation, and arranging, culminating in both Junior and Senior Recitals. The program also addresses music business, marketing, and entrepreneurship, ensuring graduates possess the technical and business acumen necessary to successfully launch and manage a professional career.

Requirements

Major Coursework

32 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

MUS 14101 - Music Theory I Credit Hour: 3
MUS 14102 - Ear Training I Credit Hour: 1
MUS 16500 - Music Appreciation Credit Hour: 3
MUS 21400 - Piano Proficiency I Credit Hour: 1
MUS 21500 - Piano Proficiency II Credit Hour: 1
MUS 24201 - Music Theory II Credit Hour: 3
MUS 24202 - Ear Training II Credit Hour: 1
MUS 25000 - Introduction to Music Technology Credit Hour: 3
MUS 32600 - Developing a Music Career Credit Hour: 3
MUS 34301 - Music Theory III Credit Hour: 3
MUS 34302 - Ear Training III Credit Hour: 1
MUS 34401 - Music Theory IV Credit Hour: 3
MUS 34402 - Ear Training IV Credit Hour: 1
MUS 35700 - World Music Credit Hour: 3
MUS 38800 - Junior Recital Credit Hour: 1
MUS 48800 - Senior Recital Credit Hour: 1

Jazz and Contemporary Music Emphasis Coursework

18 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

MUS 11901 - Improvisation Credit Hour: 0-1
Students must take MUS 11901 for minimum 1 credit hour to meet this requirement.
MUS 15500 - Jazz History Credit Hour: 3
MUS 32900 - Jazz Keyboard Techniques Credit Hour: 1
MUS 34500 - Contemporary Harmony Credit Hour: 3
MUS 35800 - History and Analysis of Jazz and Contemporary Music Credit Hour: 3
MUS 36600 - Jazz and Contemporary Arranging Credit Hour: 3
MUS 40475 - Private Lessons: Jazz and Contemporary Composition Credit Hour: 1-2
Students must take MUS 40475 for minimum 4 credit hours to meet this requirement.

Private Lesson Coursework

16 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

MUS 104XX - Private Lessons Credit Hour: 1-2
MUS 204XX - Private Lessons Credit Hour: 1-2
MUS 304XX - Private Lessons Credit Hour: 1-2
MUS 404XX - Private Lessons Credit Hour: 1-2

Ensemble Coursework

8 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

MUS 20901 - Jazz Band Credit Hour: 0-1
MUS 21221 - Instrumental Ensemble: Jazz Credit Hour: 0-1