Instrumental Jazz Studies

Bachelor of Arts - Music; Track: Specialization Instrumental Jazz Studies

College of Visual & Perf Arts

Catalog Year: 2015-2016

Degree Specific Credits: 50

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.75

Note: **51 Credits of non-Music major courses (36 credits Must be in the College of Arts and Sciences)
**51 Credits in Music

1st year

Rule: All courses required

Note: 1st year requirements MUSI 195 applied studies 1 credit each semester for a total of 2 credits first year.

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Show Description MUSI 105 - Music Theory I
Offered autumn. Coreq., MUSI 140. Material and structure of music. Application of principles in tow-, three-, and four-part writing and the keyboard.
 2 Credits
Show Description MUSI 106 - Music Theory II
Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 105. Coreq., MUSI 141. Continuation of MUSI 105.
 2 Credits
Show Description MUSI 130L - History of Jazz
Offered autumn. The development of jazz in the 20th century with emphasis on critical listening and the recognition of important trends and people in its history.
 3 Credits
Show Description MUSI 135A - Keyboard Skills I
Offered autumn.  Music reading, techniques, and harmonization skills acquired through study of solo and ensemble repertoire in a contemporary electronic piano laboratory.
 1 Credits
Show Description MUSI 136A - Keyboard Skills II
Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 135A. Continuation of  MUSI 135A.
 1 Credits
Show Description MUSI 140 - Aural Perception I
Offered autumn. Coreq., MUSI 105. A laboratory course in singing and dictation to supplement Theory I.
 2 Credits
Show Description MUSI 141 - Aural Perception II
Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 140; coreq., MUSI 106. Continuation of MUSI 140. 
 2 Credits
Show Description MUSI 195 - Applied Study I
(R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Instruction in voice, piano, organ, string, wind and percussion instruments. Students entering MUSI 195 must show talent for solo performance and evidence of the equivalent of a minimum of four years prior study. All private instruction requires concurrent ensemble participation.
 1 To 4 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 14-21 Total Credits Required

2nd year

Rule: All courses required

Note: 2nd year requirements: MUSI 295 applied studies 1 credit each semester for a total of 2 credits first year. MUSI 296-01 Upper-Division Required Performance must be completed before moving on to upper division classes.

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Show Description MUSI 205 - Music Theory III
Offered autumn. Prereq., MUSI 106 and 141; coreq., MUSI 240. Continuation of MUSI 106.
 2 Credits
Show Description MUSI 206 - Music Theory IV
Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 205; coreq., MUSI 241. This course is a continuation of MUSI 205, concentrating on, but not limited to, music as defined by and expressed in the Western European historical traditions from the Renaissance through the common practice period to the contemporary musical world in which we live.
 2 Credits
Show Description MUSI 240 - Aural Perception III
Offered autumn. Prereq., MUSI 106 and 141; coreq., MUSI 205. A lab course in singing and dictation to supplement Theory III.
 2 Credits
Show Description MUSI 241 - Aural Perception IV
Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 240; coreq., MUSI 206. See MUSI 240.
 2 Credits
Show Description MUSI 295 - Applied Study II
(R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Continuation of 151. All private instruction requires concurrent ensemble participation.
 1 To 4 Credits
Show Description MUSI 301H - Music History I
Offered autumn. Prereq., MUSI 202L. The history of music in Western civilization from its origins to 1750 and its relationship to general cultural development. Introduction to basic research skills in music. Emphasis on listening for style characteristics through representative recorded repertoire.
 3 Credits
Show Description MUSI 302H - Music History II
Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 202L. The history of music in Western civilization from 1750 to modern times. See MSUI 301H.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 18-22 Total Credits Required

3rd year

Rule: All courses required

Note: 3rd year requirements MUSI 395 applied studies 1 credit Fall semester. . MUSI 420 or 470 Jazz Pedagogy/Jazz Arranging for a total of 3 credits.

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Show Description MUSI 225 - Jazz Theory & Improvisation I
Offered autumn. A performance oriented course to provide a basic understanding of jazz harmony. Application of scales and melodic patterns in improvising over various harmonic progressions.
 2 Credits
Show Description MUSI 226 - Jazz Theory & Improvisation II
Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 225. Continuation of MUSI 225.
 2 Credits
Show Description MUSI 395 - Applied Study III
(R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and consent of instr. Continuation of MUSI 295. All private instruction requires concurrent ensemble participation.
 1 To 4 Credits
Show Description MUSI 420 - Jazz Pedagogy
Offered spring even-numbered years.  Prereq., upper division or graduate standing in music or consent of instructor.  Development of skills needed to rehearse and direct jazz ensembles at the middle school through high school level.
 3 Credits
Show Description MUSI 470 - Jazz Arranging & Composition
Offered spring odd-numbered years. Prereq., upper division or graduate standing in music or consent of instructor. Composing and arranging for small to medium sized jazz ensembles. Rhythmic rewriting of melodies, re-harmonization techniques, arranging of pre-existing jazz compositions, and original compositions.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 12-16 Total Credits Required

4th year

Rule: All courses required

Note: 4th year requirements: MUSI 420 or 470 Jazz Pedagogy/Jazz Arranging for a total of 3 credits. MUSI 499 Senior Research Project 2 credits.
All students majoring in music are required to attend in a minimum of 100 approved recitals/concerts prior to graduation. During the 4th year in an undergraduate degree program and upon completion of this requirement, students should register for MUSI 388, 0 cr.


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Show Description MUSI 388 - Concert Attendance UM
All music majors pursuing a B.M., B.M.E., or B.A. degree must attend in a minimum of 100 approved recitals/concerts prior to graduation. Students will receive recital credits each semester they are enrolled and should register for 388 the semester they apply for graduation. Successful completion of attendance requirements will be graded CR.
Show Description MUSI 420 - Jazz Pedagogy
Offered spring even-numbered years.  Prereq., upper division or graduate standing in music or consent of instructor.  Development of skills needed to rehearse and direct jazz ensembles at the middle school through high school level.
 3 Credits
Show Description MUSI 470 - Jazz Arranging & Composition
Offered spring odd-numbered years. Prereq., upper division or graduate standing in music or consent of instructor. Composing and arranging for small to medium sized jazz ensembles. Rhythmic rewriting of melodies, re-harmonization techniques, arranging of pre-existing jazz compositions, and original compositions.
 3 Credits
Show Description MUSI 491 - Special / Experimental Courses
(R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
 1 To 9 Credits
Show Description MUSI 499 - Senior Recital/Capstone Pjt
(R-4) Offered autumn and spring.
 1 To 4 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 5-9 Total Credits Required

BA Requirement Liberal Sutdies

Rule: All courses required

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Show Description LSH 151L - IntrHumanities:Greek,Bible,Rom
Offered autumn. Prereq., eligibility for WRIT 101 (ENEX 101) based on writing placement examination. General survey of the field of Humanities in Western civilization contrasting the Greco–Roman with the Jewish and Christian traditions.
 0 To 4 Credits
Show Description LSH 152L - Humanities Medieval to Modern
Offered spring. Prereq., eligibility for WRIT 101 (ENEX 101) based on writing placement examination. General survey of the field of Humanities in Western civilization, from the Middle Ages through modernity.
 0 To 4 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 8 Total Credits Required

Lower division Writing Expectation

Rule: All courses required

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Show Description MUSI 302H - Music History II
Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 202L. The history of music in Western civilization from 1750 to modern times. See MSUI 301H.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 3 Total Credits Required

1st and 2nd year Emsembles Requirements

Rule: one course each semester

Note: All majors seeking an undergraduate degree in music and who are registered for 5 or more credits must participate in an ensemble specified by their degree curriculum each semester of residence of the regular school year. (See specific curricula for maximum ensemble credits applicable toward minimum degree requirements.)
Required - MUSI 108A -114a, + 162A, #191 ensembles, 1 credit each semester for a total of two credits. +guitar principals only #piano principals only.
Majors whose principal performance area is wind/percussion must register for:
• MUSI 114A (MUS 110A ), section 1, Symphonic Wind Ensemble (or MUSI 114A (MUS 110A ), section 2, University Concert Band, or MUSI 108A (MUS 108A ), section 1, University Orchestra, if designated by the Director, every semester.
String majors must register for:
• MUSI 108A (MUS 108A ) section 1, University Orchestra, every semester.
Ensemble requirements for piano and organ are listed separately for each curriculum.

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Show Description MUSI 108A - Orchestra: UMSO
Offered autumn and spring. See MUSI 112A for repeatability limitations. Open to all University students by audition. Rehearsal and performing experience in a broad range of symphonic, choral, operatic and concerto repertoire in the University Orchestra and the Missoula Symphony.
 1 Credits
Show Description MUSI 114A - Band: UM Concert Band
Offered autumn and spring. See MUSI 112A for repeatability limitations. Major musical organizations open to all University students. Audition required for Symphonic Wind Ensemble.
 1 Credits
Show Description MUSI 162A - Chamber Ensembles I
(R-20) Offered autumn and spring.  See MUS 107A for repeatability limitations.  Prereq., consent of instr.  String, woodwind, brass, percussion, piano and vocal ensembles as appropriate to meet student needs.
 1 Credits
Show Description MUSI 191 - Special / Experimental Courses
(R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
 1 To 9 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 2-26 Total Credits Required

3rd and fourth Ensemble Requirements

Rule: one course each semester

Note: Ensembles required 1 credit each semester for a year total of 2 credits. All majors seeking an undergraduate degree in music and who are registered for 5 or more credits must participate in an ensemble specified by their degree curriculum each semester of residence of the regular school year. (See specific curricula for maximum ensemble credits applicable toward minimum degree requirements.)
Majors whose principal performance area is wind/percussion must register for:
• MUSI 314A (MUS 310), section 1, Symphonic Wind Ensemble (or MUSI 314 (MUS 310), section 2, University Concert Band, or MUSI 308 (MUS 308), section 1, University Orchestra, if designated by the Director, every semester.
String majors must register for:
• MUSI 308 (MUS 308), section 1, University Orchestra, every semester
Ensemble requirements for piano and organ are listed separately for each curriculum.

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Show Description MUSI 308 - Orchestras II: UM
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in instrument of participation. See MUSI 108A for description.
 1 Credits
Show Description MUSI 314 - Band III: UM Concert Band
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in instrument of participation. See MUSI 114A for description.
 1 Credits
Show Description MUSI 362 - Chmbr Ens III: UM
Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. See MUSI 122A.
 1 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C-

Music General Requirement for Writing

Rule: All courses required

Note: Group I: English Writing Skills - WRIT 101

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Show Description WRIT 101 - College Writing I
UM: Offered every term. Prereq., WRIT 095 or proof of passing score on writing diagnostic examination, referral by WRIT 095 instructor-SAT writing score at or above 440, MUSWA at or above 3.5, SAT/ACT essay score at or above 7, or ACT Combined English/Writing score at or above 18. Expository prose and research paper; emphasis on structure, argument, development of ideas, clarity, style, and diction. Students expected to write without major faults in grammar or usage. Credit not allowed for both WRIT 101 and COM 101. Grading A-F, or NC (no credit). MC: Offered every term. Prereq., WRIT 095 or proof of appropriate SAT/ACT essay, English/Writing, writing section scores, appropriate MUSWA scores, or proof of passing scores on Writing Placement Exam). Expository prose and research paper; emphasis on structure, argument, development of ideas, clarity, style, and diction. Students expected to write without major faults in grammar or usage. Grading A-F, or NC (no credit).
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 3 Total Credits Required

Upper Division Writing Expecation

Rule: All courses required

Note: Upper- Division Writing Expectation (MUSI 416,417-Jazz Topics Course)

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Show Description MUSI 416 - Topics in Music History
(R-3) Offered intermittently. Prereq. MUSI 302H and upper division standing in music or consent of instructor. Course materials will examine the development of musical styles, genres, forms and aesthetics important to Western music, introducing students to research methods in musicology.
 3 Credits
Show Description MUSI 417 - Cultural Studies in Music
(R-3) Offered intermittently. Prereq. MUSI 302H and upper division standing in music, or consent of instructor. Course materials will examine music's contemporary role within cultures and societies around the world, introducing students to research methods in cultural studies and ethnomusicology.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 3-6 Total Credits Required

Music Requirements for Mathematics

Rule: All courses required

Note: Group II: Mathmatics - M Couse 100 or above for 3 credits

Minimum Required Grade: C-
3 Total Credits Required

Music Requirements for Modern & Classical Languages

Rule: Must complete 2 years of a foreign language

Minimum Required Grade: C-
10 Total Credits Required

Music Requirements for Expressive Arts

Rule: All courses required

Note: Group IV: Expressive Arts - A Courses - (min. 3 credits) Ensembles and Sec. Lessons taken each semester satisfies this requirement.

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Music Requirements for Literary & Artistic Studies

Rule: All courses required

Note: Group V: Literary and Artistic Studies - L Courses -(min. 3 credits) MUSI 130L taken in 1st year satisfies this requirement.

Minimum Required Grade: C-
3 Total Credits Required

Music Requirements for Historic & Cultural Studies

Rule: All courses required

Note: Group VI and Group IX: Historical and Cultural Studies and American and European Perspectives - H/Y Courses - (min. 3 credits) MUSI 301 and MUSI 302

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Show Description MUSI 301H - Music History I
Offered autumn. Prereq., MUSI 202L. The history of music in Western civilization from its origins to 1750 and its relationship to general cultural development. Introduction to basic research skills in music. Emphasis on listening for style characteristics through representative recorded repertoire.
 3 Credits
Show Description MUSI 302H - Music History II
Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 202L. The history of music in Western civilization from 1750 to modern times. See MSUI 301H.
 3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C- 3 Total Credits Required

Music Requirements for Social Sciences

Rule: All courses required

Note: Group VII: Social Sciences (min. of 3 credits)

Minimum Required Grade: C-
3 Total Credits Required

Music Requirements for Ethical and Human Values

Rule: All courses required

Note: Group VIII: Ethical and Human Values (min. of 3 credits)

Minimum Required Grade: C-
3 Total Credits Required

Music Requirements for Indigenous & Global Perspectives

Rule: All courses required

Note: Group X: Indigenous and Global Perspectives - (min. 3 credits)

Minimum Required Grade: C-
3 Total Credits Required

Music Requirements for Natural Sciences

Rule: All courses required

Note: Group XI: Natural Science (for this perspective, 6 credits required and at least one course Must include a lab experience)

Minimum Required Grade: C-
6 Total Credits Required

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