Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies
This program provides expert training in jazz performance, theory, history, analysis, arranging, and composition.
Acceptance into the program: Although students may enroll in any Music course for which they qualify, an application to the program and acceptance into the major after a formal performance audition is required before the student can be considered as a degree-seeking Music major. Applicants must also demonstrate a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.50; continued participation requires maintaining a minimum 2.00 GPA, with no grade lower than a C. Interested students should contact Dr. Sasha Garver (505-747-2295) for information, advisement, and an application packet.
General Education Requirements
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Lower-division requirements (44 crs)
• MUS 100 Musical Skills I (1)
• MUS 106 Musical Skills II (1)
• MUS 200 Musical Skills III (1)
• MUS 206 Musical Skills IV (1)
• MUS 125 History of Jazz I (3)
• MUS 126 History of Jazz II (3)
• MUS 128 Jazz Fundamentals I (3)
• MUS 129 Jazz Fundamentals II (3)
• MUS 130 Jazz Major Ensemble I (2)
• MUS 131 Jazz Major Ensemble II (2)
• MUS 132 Jazz Major Studio Instruction I (2)
• MUS 133 Jazz Major Studio Instruction II (2)
• MUS 151 Jazz Improvisation I (3)
• MUS 152 Jazz Improvisation II (3)
• MUS 204 Jazz Keyboard Skills I (3)
• MUS 228 Jazz Keyboard Skills II (3)
• MUS 232 Jazz Major Studio Instruction III (2)
• MUS 233 Jazz Major Studio Instruction IV (2)
• MUS 243 Jazz Major Ensemble III (2)
• MUS 244 Jazz Major Ensemble IV (2)
Note: Prior to enrolling in upper-division studies, you must pass the upper-division Music Jury.
Upper-division requirements (50 crs)
• MUS 313 Ensemble V (2)
• MUS 314 Ensemble VI (2)
• MUS 410 Ensemble VII (2)
• MUS 411 Major Ensemble VIII (2)
• MUS 331 Instrument V (2)
• MUS 332 Instrument VI (2)
• MUS 431 Instrument VII (2)
• MUS 432 Instrument VIII (2)
• MUS 305 Jazz Styles and Analysis I (3)
• MUS 325 Jazz Styles and Analysis II (3)
• MUS 433 Jazz Arranging and Composing I (3)
• MUS 434 Jazz Arranging and Composing II (3)
• MUS 310 History and Literature of Music I (3)
• MUS 324 History and Literature of Music II (3)
• MUS 403 Rhythm Styles for the Working Guitarist (3)
• MUS 404 Jazz Combo I (3)
• MUS 423 Jazz Combo II (3)
• MUS 333 Research Paper: Jazz Instruments I (1)
• MUS 391 Junior Recital (1)
• MUS 407 South American Guitar Styles (3)
• MUS 480 Graduation Research Paper (1)
• MUS 491 Senior Recital (1)
TOTAL CREDITS 129
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Recommended Sequence of Music Courses
First year
Fall semester Spring semester
MUS 100 (1) MUS 106 (1)
MUS 128 (3) MUS 129 (3)
MUS 132 (2) MUS 133 (2)
MUS 130 (2) MUS 131 (2)
MUS 125 (3) MUS 126 (3)
Second year
Fall semester Spring semester
MUS 220 (1) MUS 206 (1)
MUS 232 (2) MUS 233 (2)
MUS 243 (2) MUS 244 (2)
MUS 204 (3) MUS 228 (3)
MUS 150 (3) MUS 151 (3)
Third year
Fall semester Spring semester
MUS 331 (2) MUS 332 (2)
MUS 313 (2) MUS 314 (2)
MUS 305 (3) MUS 312 (3)
MUS 310 (3) MUS 325 (3)
MUS 333 (1) MUS 324 (3)
MUS 391 (1)
Fourth year
Fall semester Spring semester
MUS 431 (2) MUS 432 (2)
MUS 410 (2) MUS 411 (2)
MUS 403 (3) MUS 434 (3)
MUS 433 (3) MUS 423 (3)
MUS 404 (3) MUS 480 (1)
MUS 407 (3) MUS 491 (1)
