(Concentration in Jazz Studies)
Semester I
MUS 106
MUS 140/145
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
150
118/
140
161
163
100
Freshman Seminar in Music (1)
Major Applied Area (1) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Keyboard Skills I (1) or
Private Applied Piano (1)
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (.5-1) or
Jazz Ensemble (.5-1)
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Music Fundamentals (3) [no credit toward the major] or MUS 121 Elem
Theory (3)
MUS 105
Semester II
MUS 140/145
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
150
119/
140
161
163
121
Foundations for the Collegiate Musician (1)
Major Applied Area (1) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Keyboard Skills II (1) or
Private Applied Piano (1)
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (.5-1) or
Jazz Ensemble (.5-1)
Elementary Theory (3) or MUS 220 Intermediate Theory (3)
Sophomore Year
Semester I
MUS 140/145
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
150
161
163
220
MUS
MUS
MUS
131
208
207
MUS 140/145
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
150
161
163
223
MUS
MUS
232
125
MUS 150-SE
MUS 209
Major Applied Area (1) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (.5-1) or
Jazz Ensemble (.5-1)
Intermediate Theory (3) or MUS 223 Advanced Theory (3)
Music History Survey I (2)
Jazz Improvisation I (3)
Jazz Keyboard (2)
Major Applied Area (1) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (.5-1) or
Jazz Ensemble (.5-1)
Advanced Theory (3) or MUS 322 Tonal Forms (3)
Music History Survey II (2)
Microcomputer Applications in Music (2)
PD: Sophomore Evaluation (0)
Jazz Improvisation II (3)
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Junior Year
Semester I
MUS 340/345
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
150
163
273
322
MUS
MUS
233
309
Semester II
MUS 340/345
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
150
370
163
273
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
Senior Year
257
332
307
308
MUS 340/345
MUS 150
MUS
MUS
MUS
163
273
323
Major Applied Area (1-2) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Jazz Ensemble (.5-1)
Jazz Combo (.5-1)
Tonal Forms (3)
Music History Survey III (2)
Jazz Arranging (2)
Major Applied Area (1-2) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Half Junior Recital/Classical Repertoire (0)
Jazz Ensemble (.5-1)
Jazz Combo (.5-1) (see additional hours of ensemble)
Basic Conducting (2)
Music History Survey IV (2)
Jazz History (2)
Jazz Pedagogy (2)
Major Applied Area (1-2) and
Performance Disciplines (1) (recommended electives)
Jazz Ensemble (.5-1)
Jazz Combo (.5-1) (see additional hours of ensemble)
20 th Century Masters (2)
MUS 340/345
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
150
470
163
273
409
Major Applied Area (1-2) and
Performance Disciplines (1) (recommended electives)
Full Senior Recital/Jazz Repertoire
Jazz Ensemble (.5-1)
Jazz Combo (.5-1) (see additional hours of ensemble)
Jazz Styles (2)
Please note the following:
MUS 213 Vocal Diction I and MUS 214 Vocal Diction II are highly recommended for Vocal Majors in the freshman year.
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ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS
An Audition is required before admission into all Music Degree programs
Passing Theory Proficiency Exam or Music Fundamentals with a B- minimum is prerequisite to MUS 121 .
A Piano Proficiency Exam is required (See Music Handbook).
LESSONS
All music majors will be required to enroll in a minimum of one hour of applied lessons in the major instrument and one hour of Performance Disciplines during each semester of enrollment. A minimum of six semesters of applied lessons and six semesters of Performance Disciplines are required for the Bachelor of Science/Arts in Music, with a minimum of three hours at the 300 level.
A minimum of two hrs of secondary instrument study is required of all music majors
ENSEMBLES
As part of the 4.5 hrs of ensemble participation required of all majors, attendance in a large ensemble is required during all semesters of enrollment. Jazz Major will participate in UINDY Jazz Ensemble (6 semesters); UINDY Jazz Combo (4 semesters); Symphonic Wind Ensemble (minimum of 2 semesters) A minimum of 1 semester of small ensemble is required of all majors. All instrumental majors must enroll in 1 semester of Jazz ensemble. This ensemble requirement may be replaced with MUS 208 Jazz Improvisation I (3) or MUS 207 Jazz Keyboard.
Scholarship students must enroll in 2 ensembles each semester.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required in all courses applying toward the Music Major.
An equivalent of six semesters of Recital Attendance is required. (See Music Handbook).
A Sophomore Evaluation/Upper Divisional must be completed in order to register for 300/400 level music classes. (See
Music Handbook)
The Music major with a concentration in Jazz Studies requires a total of 70 hours, 10 of which are Gen Ed equivalent, with approx 36-38 additional Gen Ed. hrs )
The Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degree require a minimum of 120 hours.
See the General Education Core Guide for additional course requirements.
REMEMBER: If you have any questions about the Music Major and its requirements, contact a faculty advisor from the Music Department 788-3283, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, Room 103) or The Center for Advising and Student Achievement (788-2057, Schwitzer Student Center, Room 206). Courses and requirements change so keep in contact with your advisor.