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BM - Music, Concentration in Jazz Studies
The B.M. concentration in Jazz Studies is a degree tailored for the student intent on pursuing an active career as a professional jazz musician. Emphasis is placed on jazz improvisation, jazz performance styles, jazz arranging/composition, and jazz pedagogy. Students receive in-depth private instruction, and there are numerous opportunities for live performances. Students are expected to complete a senior project in addition to the regular course of study.
| Course Requirements | |||
| General Education Requirements | 42 | ||
| Of the 51 units required by the university, 9 may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. Consult major advisor for details. | |||
| American Institutions | (6) | ||
| Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes. | |||
| Physical Education | 2 | ||
| Preparation and Support for the Major | 9-11 | ||
| The student must also demonstrate piano proficiency (see #7 under policies). | |||
| MUSC 019, MUSC 100W and MUSC 120 | |||
| Requirements in the Major | 67 | ||
| Core Courses | 46 | ||
| MUSC 001A, MUSC 001B, MUSC 002A, MUSC 002B, MUSC 003A, MUSC 003B, MUSC 004A, MUSC 004B, MUSC 006, MUSC 012, MUSC 013, MUSC 027A, MUSC 027B, MUSC 110 and MUSC 111 (26); MUSC 030, MUSC 033, MUSC 034, MUSC 035, MUSC 036, MUSC 036A, MUSC 037 or MUSC 038A (4); MUSC 150A, MUSC 153, MUSC 154, MUSC 157, MUSC 159 or MUSC 160F (8); MUSC 040A (2); MUSC 130, MUSC 133, MUSC 134, MUSC 135, MUSC 136, MUSC 136A, MUSC 137 or MUSC 138A (4); MUSC 148A (2) | |||
| Jazz Studies Concentration | 21 | ||
| MUSC 102, MUSC 104, MUSC 106A, MUSC 106B, MUSC 140B, MUSC 140C, MUSC 170A and MUSC 182 (18); MUSC 167 or MUSC 170B (3) | |||
| Electives | 10-12 | ||
| Total Units: | 132 | ||
