Degree Requirements
Master of Music: Jazz Studies
The Jazz Studies faculty at the Bienen School of Music firmly believes that jazz performers must have highest-level technical skills and an in-depth knowledge of the language of jazz and its historical roots. These elements, combined with self-understanding, are invaluable in developing artists who are articulate in the idiom and who can contribute to the evolution of this important American art form.
Sample Course Plan
Always check with the Program Coordinator for program requirements.
Year 1
Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
Applied Lessons (462) | Applied Lessons (462) | Applied Lessons (462) |
Music Studies Elective* or Intro to Music Research | Music Studies Elective* or Intro to Music Research | Jazz Composition & Arranging (430) |
Jazz Orchestra (377) | Jazz Orchestra (377) | Jazz Orchestra (377) |
Small Jazz Ensemble (391) | Small Jazz Ensemble (391) | Small Jazz Ensemble (391) |
| Music Elective** | Music Elective** |
Year 2
Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
Applied Lessons (462) | Applied Lessons (462) | Applied Lessons (462) |
Jazz Orchestra (377) | Jazz Orchestra (377) | Jazz Orchestra (377) |
Small Jazz Ensemble (391) | Small Jazz Ensemble (391) - optional | Small Jazz Ensemble (391) - optional |
Music Technology Course* | Music Studies Elective* | Recital (480) |
Music Elective** | Music Elective** |
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*one unit from a combination of Music Tech, Music Studies and Music Electives must be at the 400 level
** 2 units of music electives are required. Some courses may be worth 0.5 credits, while some are worth 1 full credit.