University of Indianapolis – College of Arts & Sciences
Curriculum Guide for Music Majors (Concentration in Jazz Studies)
Bachelor of Arts or Science
MUS/JAZZ
updated 05/15
Freshman Year
Semester I
 MUS
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
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MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
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MUS
MUS
100
105
106
140/145
150
118/
140
161
163
Music Fundamentals (3) [no credit toward the major] or MUS 121 Elem
Theory (3)
Foundations for the Collegiate Musician (1)
Freshman Experience 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)
Semester II
 MUS
121
MUS 140/145
 MUS
150
 MUS
119/
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140
 MUS
161
 MUS
163
Elementary Theory (3) or MUS 220 Intermediate Theory (3)
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)
Sophomore Year
Semester I
 MUS
220
 MUS
131
 MUS 140/145
 MUS
150
 MUS
140
 MUS
161
 MUS
163
 MUS
208
 MUS
207
Intermediate Theory (3) or MUS 223 Advanced Theory (3)
Music History Survey I (2)
Major Applied Area (1) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Applied Piano (1) (recommended elective)
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (.5-1) or
Jazz Ensemble (.5-1)
Jazz Improvisation I (3)
Jazz Keyboard (2)
Semester II
 MUS
223
Advanced Theory (3) or MUS 322 Tonal Forms (3)
 MUS
232
Music History Survey II (2)
 MUS
125
Microcomputer Applications in Music (2)
 MUS 140/145
Major Applied Area (1) and
 MUS
150
Performance Disciplines (1)
 MUS 150-UD
Upper Divisional (0)
 MUS
140
Applied Piano (1) (recommended elective)
 MUS
161
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (.5-1) or
 MUS
163
Jazz Ensemble (.5-1)
 MUS
209
Jazz Improvisation II (3)
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Junior Year
Semester I
 MUS
 MUS
 MUS
 MUS
 MUS
 MUS
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MUS
322
233
340/345
150
163
273
309
Semester II
 MUS
257
 MUS
323
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MUS
332
MUS 340/345
 MUS
150
 MUS
370
 MUS
163
 MUS
273
 MUS
307
 MUS
308
Tonal Forms (3) (if not taken second semester Sophomore year)
Music History Survey III (2)
Major Applied Area (1) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Jazz Ensemble (.5-1)
Jazz Combo (.5-1)
Jazz Arranging (2)
Basic Conducting (2)
20th Century Masters (2)
Music History Survey IV (3)(W/S)
Major Applied Area (1) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Half Junior Recital/Classical Repertoire (0)
Jazz Ensemble (.5-1)
Jazz Combo (.5-1) (see additional hours of ensemble)
Jazz History (2)
Jazz Pedagogy (2)
Senior Year
Semester I
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MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
340/345
150
163
273
Major Applied Area (1) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Jazz Ensemble (.5-1)
Jazz Combo (.5-1) (see additional hours of ensemble)
340/345
150
470
163
273
409
Major Applied Area (1) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Full Senior Recital/Jazz Repertoire
Jazz Ensemble (.5-1)
Jazz Combo (.5-1) (see additional hours of ensemble)
Jazz Styles (2)
Semester II
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MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
MUS
A total of 4 hours of music electives are required. These hours may be additional hours of
applied music study as well as music coursework. 1.5 additional hours of ensemble are required.
(See below under ensemble requirements.)
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.
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.
Minimum Recital Attendance required for Sophomore Evaluation and prior to Graduation. (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 77 hours, 7 of which are Gen Ed equivalent,
with approx 46.5 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.