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Duluth Campus
Jazz Studies B.Mus.Music
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The B.Mus. in Jazz Studies is for students pursuing programs of intensive study to prepare for professional careers in jazz studies and/or for acceptance into a graduate degree program, to assist students to acquire high quality jazz performance artistry, and to provide students advanced historical, and theoretical knowledge of jazz music(s).
Department honors requirements: Candidates, nominated by music department faculty, receive honors for distinguished achievement in musical performance, composition, or exceptional ability and accomplishment as a music educator.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
A GPA above 2.0 is preferred for the following:
Students must pass a performance audition to be accepted into any music degree program. At the time of the audition, students must also complete diagnostic examinations in theory/aural/keyboard skills and an interview with the department head or an appointed designee. Any student who receives provisional acceptance into a degree program must pass a review (usually at the end of the first semester) to receive full acceptance. That review includes recommendations of major instructors and successful completion of an applied jury. Transfer students must have a 2.50 GPA.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions
website.
General Requirements
Program Requirements
1. A second field of study (e.g. minor, major, degree) is not required for this major.
2. Courses with grades less than C- will not count towards the major.
3. Global experience is a UMD goal for all students, and international study is encouraged. Talk with an academic or faculty advisor to explore academic options for fulfilling some degree requirements through study abroad.
Learning in Community (1 cr)
The Learning in Community requirement will be waived for transfer students with at least 30 credits taken post-high school and for UMD students who started in a UMD program where this was not required. First-year students who have completed 30 PSEO credits may request a waiver to the student’s primary college.
UST 1000 - Learning in Community
(1.0-2.0 cr)
or
EHS 1000 - Into the World
[GLOBAL PER]
(3.0 cr)
or
ES 1000 - Global Cultural Perspectives on Environmental Sustainability
[GLOBAL PER]
(3.0 cr)
or
LING 1000 - Language and Culture in the U.S. What does it Mean to Speak American
[CDIVERSITY]
(3.0 cr)
or
PSY 1100 - Living Your Best Life: Applying Positive Psychology
[CDIVERSITY]
(3.0 cr)
Advanced Writing (3 cr)
WRIT 3110 - Advanced Writing: Arts and Letters
(3.0 cr)
Recital Hour (0 cr)
MU 100 must be taken concurrently each semester with applied instruction in a primary instrument.
Take 8 or more course(s) from the following:
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MU 100 - Recital Hour
(0.0 cr)
Introductory Core (22 cr)
MU 1111 - Tonal Harmony I
(3.0 cr)
MU 1112 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing I
(1.0 cr)
MU 1121 - Tonal Harmony II
[LOGIC & QR]
(3.0 cr)
MU 1122 - Ear-Training II
(1.0 cr)
MU 2111 - Tonal Harmony III
(3.0 cr)
MU 2112 - Ear-Training III
(1.0 cr)
MU 2121 - Tonal Harmony IV
(3.0 cr)
MU 2122 - Ear-Training, Sight Singing and Improvisation
(1.0 cr)
MU 3201 - Music History I
(3.0 cr)
MU 3202 - Music History II
(3.0 cr)
Jazz Core (21 cr)
Register for 1 cr of MU 4997.
MU 1005 - Jazz Studies
[LE CAT, LECD C, FINE ARTS, CDIVERSITY]
(3.0 cr)
MU 2110 - Jazz Theory
(2.0 cr)
MU 2802 - Jazz Improvisation I
(2.0 cr)
MU 2803 - Jazz Improvisation II
(2.0 cr)
MU 3705 - Instrumental Conducting I
(1.0 cr)
MU 3805 - Jazz Writing I
(2.0 cr)
MU 3806 - Jazz Writing II
(2.0 cr)
MU 3807 - Jazz Literature
(2.0 cr)
MU 4803 - Jazz Pedagogy
(2.0 cr)
MU 4807 - Music Industry
(2.0 cr)
MU 4997 - Internship in Music
(1.0-2.0 cr)
Applied Instruction Foundations - Lower Division (1000 level) (8 cr)
One course is taken for four semesters. MU 100 must be taken concurrently each semester with the applied primary instrument course. Take these courses prior to passing MU 300.
Take 4 or more course(s) totaling 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
MU 1325 - Jazz Piano-Major
(2.0-3.0 cr)
·
MU 1327 - Jazz Applied
(2.0 cr)
·
MU 1359 - Bass - Major
(2.0-3.0 cr)
·
MU 1361 - Clarinet - Major
(2.0-3.0 cr)
·
MU 1363 - Saxophone - Major
(2.0-3.0 cr)
·
MU 1371 - Trumpet - Major
(2.0-3.0 cr)
·
MU 1373 - Trombone - Major
(2.0-3.0 cr)
·
MU 1381 - Percussion-Major
(2.0-3.0 cr)
·
MU 1395 - Jazz Guitar-Major
(2.0-3.0 cr)
Advanced Standing Exam
MU 300 - Advanced Standing Exam
(0.0 cr)
Applied Instruction Foundations - Upper-Division (4xxx-level) (8 cr)
One course is taken for four semesters. MU 100 must be taken concurrently each semester with the applied primary instrument course. Take these courses after passing MU 300.
Take 4 or more course(s) totaling 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
MU 4325 - Jazz Piano-Major
(2.0-3.0 cr)
·
MU 4359 - Bass - Major
(2.0-3.0 cr)
·
MU 4361 - Clarinet - Major
(2.0-3.0 cr)
·
MU 4363 - Saxophone - Major
(2.0-3.0 cr)
·
MU 4371 - Trumpet - Major
(2.0-3.0 cr)
·
MU 4373 - Trombone - Major
(2.0-3.0 cr)
·
MU 4381 - Percussion-Major
(2.0-3.0 cr)
·
MU 4395 - Jazz Guitar-Major
(2.0-3.0 cr)
Applied Instruction Foundations - Jazz (8 cr)
You must complete one of the following options by taking 2 credits in your primary instrument for four semesters.
Jazz Applied
Take 4 or more course(s) totaling 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
MU 1327 - Jazz Applied
(2.0 cr)
or
Guitar
Take 4 or more course(s) totaling 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
MU 1391 - Classical Guitar-Major
(2.0-3.0 cr)
or
Keyboard
Take 4 or more course(s) totaling 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
MU 1321 - Piano-Major
(2.0-3.0 cr)
Jazz Ensemble Foundations (6 credits)
Within the Ensemble Foundations requirement, take 2 courses/2 credits each semester. Fulfill this requirement by repeating or taking a combination of courses in the Jazz, Jazz Combo and Additional Ensembles areas.
Take 6 or more course(s) totaling 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
MU 1505 - Jazz Ensemble
[LE CAT, LECD C, FINE ARTS]
(1.0 cr)
·
MU 4505 - Jazz Ensemble
(1.0 cr)
Jazz Combo Ensemble Foundations (6 credits)
Within the Ensemble Foundations requirement, take 2 courses/2 credits each semester. Fulfill this requirement by repeating or taking a combination of courses in the Jazz, Jazz Combo and Additional Ensembles areas.
Take 6 or more course(s) totaling 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
MU 1541 - Chamber Music
(1.0 cr)
·
MU 4541 - Chamber Music
(1.0 cr)
Additional Ensemble Foundations (4 credits)
Within the Ensemble Foundations requirement, take 2 courses/2 credits each semester. Fulfill this requirement by repeating or taking a combination of courses in the Jazz, Jazz Combo and Additional Ensembles areas.
Take 4 or more course(s) totaling 4 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
MU 1501 - Concert Band
[LE CAT, FINE ARTS]
(1.0 cr)
·
MU 1502 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble
[LE CAT, FINE ARTS]
(1.0 cr)
·
MU 1503 - Symphony Orchestra
[LE CAT, FINE ARTS]
(1.0 cr)
·
MU 1504 - Chamber Orchestra
[LE CAT, FINE ARTS]
(1.0 cr)
·
MU 1505 - Jazz Ensemble
[LE CAT, LECD C, FINE ARTS]
(1.0 cr)
·
MU 1510 - Concert Chorale
[LE CAT, FINE ARTS]
(1.0 cr)
·
MU 1511 - University Singers
[LE CAT, FINE ARTS]
(1.0 cr)
·
MU 1515 - Percussion Ensemble
(1.0 cr)
·
MU 1541 - Chamber Music
(1.0 cr)
·
MU 4501 - Concert Band
(1.0 cr)
·
MU 4502 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble
(1.0 cr)
·
MU 4503 - Symphony Orchestra
(1.0 cr)
·
MU 4504 - Chamber Orchestra
(1.0 cr)
·
MU 4505 - Jazz Ensemble
(1.0 cr)
·
MU 4510 - Concert Chorale
(1.0 cr)
·
MU 4511 - University Singers
(1.0 cr)
·
MU 4515 - Percussion Ensemble
(1.0 cr)
·
MU 4541 - Chamber Music
(1.0 cr)
Senior Recital (1 cr)
MU 4300 - Senior Recital
(1.0 cr)
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