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Jazz Performance, B.M.

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The BM in Jazz Performance is a jazz intense professional degree intended to prepare students for graduate school as well as a career in performing music. Acceptance to the program is by audition only.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C 1 - Communication 1 (U5C1) (COM1) Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 (U5C2) (COM2) Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 (U5C3) (COM3) Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning (U5Q) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) (U5PN) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) (U5PN) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) (U5H) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) (U5H) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution (U5V) Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3
Note: FYS courses have been paused. 3 hours from any additional USP designated courses is still required.

A&S Core

A&S Diversity - 3 Credits

A&S Global - 3 Credits

Jazz Performance, B.M.: 120 Credits

Music Core: 56 Credits

Students must complete at least one ensemble per semester enrolled, total 8.

MUSC 0200 - Music Convocation Credits: 0
Students must complete 8 semesters of Convocation, 1 each semester they are in residence.
MUSC 1290 - Class Piano I Credits: 1
MUSC 1295 - Class Piano II Credits: 1
MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I Credits: 3
MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I Credits: 1
MUSC 1040 - Written Theory II Credits: 3
MUSC 1045 - Aural Theory II Credits: 1
MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III Credits: 3
MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III Credits: 1
MUSC 2040 - Written Theory IV Credits: 3
MUSC 1003 - Historical Perspectives in Music I Credits: 3
MUSC 2050 - Historical Perspectives in Music II Credits: 3
MUSC 2055 - Historical Perspectives III Credits: 3
MUSC 4070 - Conducting Credits: 3
MUSC 3255 - Sophomore Qualifying Performance Jury Credits: 0
One hour of Applied Lessons on the students major instrument must be taken every semester starting at the 2000 level.

MUSC 2*** Applied Lessons II: 4 Credits

MUSC 3*** Applied Lessons III: 4 Credits

MUSC 4*** Applied Lessons IV: 4 Credits

MUSC 5*** Applied Lessons V: 4 Credits Credits / Units: 16

Instrumental Emphasis: 2 Credits

MUSC 4615 - Instrumental Pedagogy Credits: 2

Jazz Core Requirements: 11 Credits

MUSC 3025 - Fundamentals of Jazz Improvisation Credits: 2
MUSC 4020 - Advanced Jazz Improvisation Credits: 2
MUSC 4025 - Jazz Composition and Arranging Credits: 2
MUSC 4350 - History and Literature of Jazz Credits: 3
MUSC 4380 - Jazz Techniques Credits: 2

Upper Division Music Electives: 9 Credits

MUSC 3015 - Introduction to Global Music Credits: 3
MUSC 4000 - Careers in Music Credits: 2
MUSC 4315 - America’s Ethnic Music Credits: 3
MUSC 4330 - Undergraduate Seminar Credits: 3
MUSC 4490 - History of Rock and Roll Credits: 3
MUSC 4650 - Keyboard Literature Credits: 3
MUSC 4651 - String Solo Literature Credits: 3
MUSC 4750 - Marching Band Techniques Credits: 1
MUSC 4780 - Instrumental Conducting and Repertory Credits: 2
MUSC 4790 - Choral Conducting and Repertory Credits: 2
MUSC 4990 - Topics in: Credits: 1‑12
MUSC 5035 - Advanced Theory Credits: 3

General Electives: 6 Credits

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