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Dec 26, 2024
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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Jazz Studies (instrumental, arranging or vocal emphasis), BM
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UNT’s jazz studies program is widely regarded as one of the nation’s most respected. As a Bachelor of Music student, you have opportunities to build a strong reputation by composing for or performing in numerous prestigious ensembles, such as the Grammy-nominated One O’Clock Lab Band.
Click here to view the general “Bachelor of Music ” requirements within the “College of Music ” section.
Degree requirements
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Hours required and general/college requirements
A minimum of 129 hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Music degree as specified in the “University Core Curriculum ” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Music requirements. Major requirements
The major requires the following 43 hours, plus music laboratory and special requirements according to the student’s emphasis (see below). Music laboratory, each long term/semester, minimum of 8 hours from
(a maximum of 2 hours of non-jazz lab band or choir may be substituted) Special requirements for arranging emphasis
Special requirements for instrumental emphasis
Special requirements for vocal performance emphasis
Electives
Arranging emphasis: 4 hours (3 hours of electives or core courses must be advanced).
Instrumental emphasis: 8 hours (6 hours of electives or core courses must be advanced.)
Vocal emphasis: 4 hours. Other requirements
- All non-keyboard majors must enroll in secondary piano each long term/semester until proficiency is passed.
- Students majoring in jazz studies must qualify for admission to the applied concentration program for their instrument. They also must qualify by audition for participation in the Jazz Lab every term/semester
- Candidates must pass the Jazz Concentration Proficiency Exam in their principal instrument or voice.
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