Jazz Studies Minor

The Jazz Studies minor is for students who already play jazz and want to continue to expand their musical experience.  Through jazz improvisation, theory, and history classes, as well as private lessons and ensembles, students will gain the tools necessary to perform at a high level. A performance audition is required.  This minor is open to all students.

The requirements for a minor in Jazz Studies are 18 hours, which must include:

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
MU 203	History of American Jazz	3
MU 401	Beginning Improvisation	1
MU 405	Theory and Composition of American Jazz	3
MU 207	Jazz Combo (2 semesters)	2
MU 407	Jazz Combo (2 semesters)	2
MU 279	Jazz Ensemble (2 semesters)	2
MU 479	Jazz Ensemble (2 semesters)	2
Select 3 hours from the following:		3
MU 402	Advanced Improvisation
MU 416	Jazz Arranging I
MU 417	Jazz Arranging II
MU 386	Jazz Pedagogy
MU 183	Jazz Piano
Total Hours		18