Instrumental Jazz Studies
Bachelor of Arts - Music; Track: Specialization Instrumental Jazz Studies
College of Visual & Perf Arts
Degree Specific Credits: 50
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.75
Catalog Year: 2018-2019
Note: 511 Credits of non-Music major courses (36 credits Must be in the College of Arts and Sciences)
| 1 | 51 Credits in Music |
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1st year | 15 | |
| 2nd year | 16 | |
| 3rd year | 8 | |
| 4th year | 6-14 | |
| BA Requirement Liberal Studies | 8 | |
| Lower Division Writing Expectation | 3 | |
| 1st and 2nd year Ensemble Requirements | 2-12 | |
| 3rd and 4th year Ensemble Requirements | 3 | |
| Music General Requirement for Writing | 3 | |
| Upper Division Writing Expecation | 6 | |
| Music Requirements for Mathematics | 3 | |
| Music Requirements for Modern & Classical Languages | 10 | |
| Music Requirements for Expressive Arts | 3 | |
| Music Requirements for Literary & Artistic Studies | 3 | |
| Music Requirements for Historic & Cultural Studies | 6 | |
| Music Requirements for Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Music Requirements for Ethical and Human Values | 3 | |
| Music Requirements for Indigenous & Global Perspectives | 3 | |
| Music Requirements for Natural Sciences | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 110-128 | |
1st year
Rule: All courses required
Note: 1st year requirements MUSI 195 1 credit each semester for a total of 2 credits first year.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 105 | Music Theory I | 2 |
| MUSI 106 | Music Theory II | 2 |
| MUSI 130L | History of Jazz | 3 |
| MUSI 135A | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 136A | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| MUSI 140 | Aural Perception I | 2 |
| MUSI 141 | Aural Perception II | 2 |
| MUSI 195 | Applied Study I (one credit each semester) | 2 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
2nd year
Rule: All courses required
Note: 2nd year requirements: MUSI 295 1 credit each semester for a total of 2 credits second year. MUSI 296 Upper-Division Required Performance must be completed before moving on to upper division classes.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 205 | Music Theory III | 2 |
| MUSI 206 | Music Theory IV | 2 |
| MUSI 240 | Aural Perception III | 2 |
| MUSI 241 | Aural Perception IV | 2 |
| MUSI 295 | Applied Study II (one credit each semester) | 2 |
| MUSI 301H | Music History I | 3 |
| MUSI 302H | Music History II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
3rd year
Rule: All courses required
Note: 3rd year requirements MUSI 395 1 credit Fall semester. MUSI 420 or MUSI 470 for a total of 3 credits.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 225 | Jazz Theory & Improvisation I | 2 |
| MUSI 226 | Jazz Theory & Improvisation II | 2 |
| MUSI 395 | Applied Study III (one credit Fall semester) | 1 |
| MUSI 420 | Jazz Pedagogy | 3 |
| or MUSI 470 | Jazz Arranging & Composition | |
| Total Hours | 8 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
4th year
Rule: All courses required
Note: 4th year requirements: MUSI 420 or MUSI 470 for a total of 3 credits. MUSI 499 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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 388 | Concert Attendance UM | 0 |
| MUSI 420 | Jazz Pedagogy | 3 |
| or MUSI 470 | Jazz Arranging & Composition | |
| MUSI 491 | Special / Experimental Courses | 1-9 |
| MUSI 499 | Senior Recital/Capstone Pjt | 2 |
| Total Hours | 6-14 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
BA Requirement Liberal Studies
Rule: All courses required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GH 151L | Introduction to Western Humanities Antiquity | 3 |
| GH 152L | Introduction to the Humanities Medieval to Modern | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Lower Division Writing Expectation
Rule: All courses required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 302H | Music History II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Ensemble Requirements 1st and 2nd year
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.)
Majors whose principal performance area is wind/percussion must register for:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following sections: | 1 | |
| Section 1, Symphonic Wind Ensemble: | ||
| Band: UM Concert Band | ||
| Section 2, University Concert Band: | ||
| Band: UM Concert Band | ||
| Section 1, University Orchestra, if designated by the Director, every semester: | ||
| Orchestra: UMSO | ||
| Total Hours | 1 | |
String majors must register for:
- MUSI 108A section 1, University Orchestra, every semester.
Ensemble requirements for piano and organ are listed separately for each curriculum.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 108A | Orchestra: UMSO | 1 |
| MUSI 114A | Band: UM Concert Band | 1 |
| MUSI 162A | Chamber Ensembles I (guitar principals only) | 1 |
| MUSI 191 | Special / Experimental Courses (piano principals only) | 1-9 |
| Total Hours | 4-12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
3rd and 4th year 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:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following sections: | 1 | |
| Section 1, Symphonic Wind Ensemble: | ||
| Band III: UM Concert Band | ||
| Section 2, University Concert Band: | ||
| Band III: UM Concert Band | ||
| Section 1, University Orchestra, if designated by the Director, every semester: | ||
| Orchestras II: UM | ||
| Total Hours | 1 | |
String majors must register for:
- MUSI 308 section 1, University Orchestra, every semester
Ensemble requirements for piano and organ are listed separately for each curriculum.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 308 | Orchestras II: UM | 1 |
| MUSI 314 | Band III: UM Concert Band | 1 |
| MUSI 362 | Chmbr Ens III: UM | 1 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Music Requirements for Mathematics
Rule: All courses required
Note: Group II: Mathematics - M Course 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-
3 Total Credits Required
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 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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