Music AML 101-201 MIDI/Electronic Composition Two courses from: MUS 395 Special Studies in Music Theory MUS 396 Special Studies in Music History (MUS 395 may be taken more than once as tonal analysis, post-tonal analysis or counterpoint)
Jazz Studies Courses MUS 120 Jazz Fundamentals I MUS 121 Jazz Fundamentals II MUS 223 Jazz Keyboard Fundamentals MUS 290 Digital Music I MUS 318 Jazz: A History and Analysis MUS 325 Rhythm Section Fundamentals MUS 350 Jazz Arranging I MUS 430 Jazz Improvisation I MUS 431 Jazz Improvisation II
Cognate Courses MUS 369 Conducting I
Applied Music Classical study for credit: two terms Applied Jazz Study for credit: six terms Applied Jazz Piano: two terms (non-credit to 1.0 credit) Band, Choir, or Orchestra: four terms Large Jazz Ensemble: each term enrolled, up to six (large ensemble defined as Jazz Band, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Guitar Ensemble) For jazz studies majors, Jazz Band II, Vocal Jazz I, Vocal Jazz II and Gretsch Guitar Ensemble may count as a major performing ensemble after four terms of Choir, Concert Band or Orchestra have been fulfilled. Guitar majors may select classical guitar ensemble to fulfill this requirement. See specific degree programs for ensemble requirements. Jazz Combo: minimum of four terms Senior Recital (Junior Recital optional)
One (1.00) or two .50 credits from: PHL 309 Philosophy of Art PSY 423 Sensation and Perception MUS 251 Woodwind Techniques MUS 252 Percussion Techniques MUS 253 Vocal Techniques MUS 254 Brass Techniques MUS 255 String Techniques One elective course chosen from: MUS 120 Jazz Fundamentals I MUS 215 Music in the Christian Church MUS 291 Digital Music II MUS 310 Varieties of World Music MUS 318 Jazz: A History and Analysis MUS 350 Jazz Arranging I
Bachelor of Music with a Major in Jazz Studies Fundamental development of the terminology and skills necessary to be competent in jazz and commercial music. Topics include understanding the jazz language and vocabulary, basic chord construction, scales and modes in both major and minor. Required of all jazz studies majors.
Major in Musical Theatre See description under Department of Communication Arts and Sciences in this Catalog.
Music Courses Concert Attendance: MUS 100 each term, with or without credit Music Theory: MUS 135, 136, 235, 236 Music History: MUS 343, 344 Music Business: MUS 330 Music Education: MUS 369
Minor in Music Students planning to minor in music must meet the following requirements: Four classroom courses including MUS 135, 136, 343 or 344 and one other course;
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