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Jazz Studies is a unique program offering training in the style of jazz with a particular emphasis on the skill of improvisation. The mission of the Jazz Studies department is excellent education and training of students to build in them the abilities, knowledge, sensibility, and technical skill necessary to succeed in professional performance and/or transfer to complete higher degrees.
Career Opportunities
This degree prepares students to work in the music industry or transfer to a four-year institution. Work opportunities would include live performance, recording, composition, and teaching.
Required Courses (22 credits)
Units: 22.0
MUS 204A
MUSIC THEORY II
3.0
MUS 205A
MUSICIANSHIP II
1.0
MUS 204B
MUSIC THEORY III
3.0
MUS 205B
MUSICIANSHIP III
1.0
MUS 204C
MUSIC THEORY IV
3.0
MUS 205C
MUSICIANSHIP IV
1.0
MUS 212
APPLIED MUSIC (PRIVATE LESSONS)
8.0
(MUS 212 is a 2-unit Course that must be repeated for a total of 8 units for credit in this area.)
2.0
MUS 232
BEGINNING JAZZ IMPROVISATION
2.0
OR
MUS 233
JAZZ IMPROVISATION
2.0
Plus 8 credits from the following:
Units: 8.0
MUS 223
VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE
2.0-3.0
MUS 231
JAZZ ENSEMBLE (BIG BAND)
1.5-3.0
MUS 245
JAZZ WORKSHOP
2.0
Plus 4 credits from the following:
Units: 4.0
MUS 224A
BEGINNING VOCAL JAZZ WORKSHOP
2.0
MUS 224B
INTERMEDIATE VOCAL JAZZ WORKSHOP
2.0
MUS 238
MUSIC APPRECIATION: JAZZ HISTORY
3.0
MUS 257
ELEMENTARY PIANO FOR MUSICIANS
1.0
MUS 259
INTERMEDIATE PIANO
1.0-2.0
MUS 234
ARRANGING, SCORING, AND ORCHESTRATION
2.0
2.0
MUS 232
BEGINNING JAZZ IMPROVISATION
2.0
OR
MUS 233
JAZZ IMPROVISATION
2.0
If not already completed under “Required” section.
Total: 34.0
Program Outcomes
Outcome
Analyze the theoretical elements of a solo or piece of music.
Assessment
This is assessed in the following courses:
MUS 204A, B and C
MUS 212
MUS 233 and 232
Outcome
Practice effectively.
Assessment
This is assessed in the following courses:
MUS 205A, B and C, MUS 212, MUS 223, MUS 224, MUS 231 and MUS 245
Outcome
Improvise and respond to aesthetic content.
Assessment
This is assessed in the following courses: MUS 204A, B and C, MUS 212, MUS 223, MUS 224, MUS 231, MUS 233, MUS 232 and MUS 245
Outcome
Work effectively as a team/ensemble.
Assessment
This is assessed in the following courses: MUS 223, MUS 224, MUS 231, MUS 244A and B, and MUS 245
Outcome
Perform well in terms of stating melodies well, intonation, groove and ensemble playing.
Assessment
This is assessed in the following courses: MUS 223, MUS 224, MUS 231, and MUS 245