Jazz Minor

A minor in jazz music is designed for students who wish to explore the field of jazz music while majoring in another area. The student may customize the curriculum to realize their own musical and creative potential. To earn this minor, you must complete the courses listed below and earn a grade of C- or better in each.

Required Courses

Select 15-18 hours from the courses below:

MUS X042 - Jazz Ensemble Cr. 1.
Three semesters required
MUS X040 - University Instrumental Ensembles Cr. 1-2.
Jazz/Commercial Combo
MUS F321 - Jazz Improvisation Cr. 2.
MUS K416 - Jazz Arranging I Cr. 3.
MUS Z393 - History of Jazz Cr. 3.
MUS P201 - Jazz Piano Class I Cr. 2
MUS E470 - Pedagogy of Jazz Cr. 2.
This course requires MUS X042 as a co-requisite

Electives

Choose 3-6 hours from the electives below:

MUS-F322-01 Jazz Improvisation II Credits: 2

MUS-O318-01 Styles and Analysis of Jazz Credits: 2

MUS-X040-02 Jazz/Commercial Combo Credits 1 (2 credits maximum)

MUS-F419-XX Jazz Applied Lessons Credits: 1 (2 credits maximum)

MUS-O311-01 Fundamentals in Jazz Theory Credits: 1

MUS-O450-01 Jazz Chamber Ensemble Credits: 1

MUS-F419-01 Research in Jazz Credits: 3

Jazz Minor

Required Courses

Electives

Total: Credits 18 minimum