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Dec 26, 2024
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College Catalog 2024-2025
Jazz Studies, MM
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Master of Music
The Master of Music (M.M.) degree program is an advanced course of study for musicians who hold the bachelor’s degree and who seek graduate musical training and classroom learning to prepare themselves more fully for careers as professional musicians.
Length of Program
The minimum residency to complete the program is two years. Extensions to the normal residency are only granted for valid reasons and may affect financial aid eligibility.
Credit Requirement
The minimum number of credits required to complete the degree is 54. The distribution of those credits by major appears in each program.
Performance Requirement
A graduation recital is required of all Voice and instrumental majors. In place of a recital, Composition and Conducting majors must demonstrate artistic accomplishment equivalent to that required for the recital. That equivalency will be determined by the respective departmental faculties.
Qualifying Requirements
- Jazz Theory
- Ear Training I, II
- Jazz Piano (for non-piano majors)
- Jazz History
Major Studies
- Instrument 12 credits
- Annual Jury 0 credit
Departmental Requirements
Total Credits 1st Year: 28
Major Studies
- Instrument 12 credits
- Graduation Jury 0 credit
- Recital 2 credits
Departmental Requirements
Graduate Courses
- Graduate Electives (GRMUS 600) 6 credits
Total Credits 2nd Year: 27
Special Notes:
Drummers and Saxophone students are required to take doubles classes (JZMUS 100R , JZMUS 200R ) in addition to major lessons.
Voice students are required to take Vocal Jazz Seminar (JZMUS 506-507 ).
*Creative Ideas (JZMUS 500). Graduate students are required to attend this course for 3 semesters for a total of 3 credits.
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