Portland-State-University 2015-2016 Bulletin

Jazz Studies B.M.

Area Coordinator: G. Colligan

Requirements

In addition to meeting the general University degree requirements, music majors seeking the professional music degree (Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies) must complete the following courses:

Courses

Mup 190Applied Music

6
Mup 290Applied Music

6
Mup 390Applied Music

6
Mup 490Applied Music

6
Mus 046Piano Proficiency Exam

no credit
Mus 048Junior Recital

no credit
Mus 049Senior Recital

no credit
Mus 111Music Theory I

3
Mus 112Music Theory I

3
Mus 113Music Theory I

3
Mus 114Sight-Singing/Ear Training

1
Mus 115Sight-Singing/Ear Training

1
Mus 116Sight-Singing/Ear Training

1
Mus 188Performance Attendance

0
Mus 198Jazz Lab Band

6
Mus 205Listening I

1
Mus 206Listening II

1
Mus 211Music Theory II

3
Mus 212Music Theory II

3
Mus 213Music Theory II

3
Mus 214Sight Singing and Ear Training

1
Mus 215Sight Singing and Ear Training

1
Mus 216Sight Singing and Ear Training

1
Mus 271Jazz Improvisation

2
Mus 272Jazz Improvisation

2
Mus 273Jazz Improvisation

2
Mus 291Advanced Class Piano

2
Mus 292Advanced Class Piano

2
Mus 293Advanced Class Piano

2
Mus 304Music History

4
Mus 305Music History

4
Mus 306Music History

4
Mus 320Fundamentals of Conducting

2
Mus 355Jazz History

4
Mus 394Chamber Music

6
Mus 398Jazz Lab Band

6
Mus 411Topics in Music History

2
Mus 424Instrumental Jazz Arranging

2
Mus 425Instrumental Jazz Arranging

2
Mus 426Instrumental Jazz Arranging

2
Mus 471Advanced Jazz Improvisation

2
Mus 472Advanced Jazz Improvisation

2
Mus 473Advanced Jazz Improvisation

2
Mus 474Midi Applications

2
Music Electives (chosen in consultation with advisor)

9

Mup 390, Mup 490: 6 credits of 390 and 6 credits of 490

Mus 046: (jazz section)

Mus 188: must be taken concurrently with Applied Music for a total of 9 terms.

Mus 198, Mus 398: Music majors must enroll in Applied Music and the related Large Ensemble each term.

Mus 211 - Mus 213

Mus 114 – Mus 116: (concurrent enrollment with Mus 111, 112, 113 required)

Mus 214 – Mus 216: (jazz section), concurrent enrollment with Mus 211, 212, 213 required.

Mus 291– Mus 293: (jazz section)

Mus 355: jazz majors section.

Total Credit Hours: 123