A minimum of 132 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, 50 hours
8 hours of MUAC 1000 (applied concentration)
8 hours of MUAC 3000 (applied jazz concentration) on any one instrument
Arranging emphasis: 4 hours (3 hours of electives or core courses must be advanced).
Instrumental emphasis: 8 hours (7 hours of electives or core courses must be advanced).
Vocal emphasis: 7 advanced 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
A senior recital is required. For more complete information, see the Jazz Studies Handbook, available from the Jazz Studies Office, Music Building, Room 284.
Candidates must pass the Jazz Concentration Proficiency Exam in their principal instrument or voice.
