Certificate in Music in Jazz Studies-Instrumental Performance

Program Total Credits: 54

The two-year Certificate in Music program consists of the musical studies normally taken during the first two years of the Bachelor of Music program. No liberal arts courses are required.

The Certificate in Music is awarded only to students who are in residence and are matriculated in the certificate program.

First Year Credits: 26

Fall Credits: 13

MUPF 8XX - Ensemble Credits: 1 credit
MULS 111 - Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental 3 credits
MUPF 130 - Major Workshop 1 credit
MUSC 101 - Music Theory I 3 credits
MUSC 111 - Musicianship I 3 credits
MUSC 121 - Class Piano I 1 credit
MUSC 161 - Music Technology Survey 1 credit

Spring Credits: 13

MUPF 8XX - Ensemble Credits: 1 credit
MULS 112 - Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental 3 credits
MUSC 102 - Music Theory II 3 credits
MUSC 112 - Musicianship II 3 credits
MUSC 122 - Class Piano II 1 credit
MUSC 131 - Freshman Improvisation 1 credit
MUSC 162 - Music Technology Survey 1 credit

Second Year Credits: 28

Fall Credits: 14

MUPF 8XX - Ensemble Credits: 2 credits
MULS 211 - Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental 3 credits
MUSC 203 - Jazz Theory I 3 credits
MUSC 205 - Jazz Ear Training I 3 credits
MUSC 223 - Class Jazz Piano I 1 credit
MUSC 231 - Jazz Improvisation I 2 credits

Spring Credits: 14

MUPF 8XX - Ensemble Credits: 2 credits
MULS 212 - Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental 3 credits
MUSC 204 - Jazz Theory II 3 credits
MUSC 205 - Jazz Ear Training I 3 credits
MUSC 224 - Class Jazz Piano II 1 credit
MUSC 232 - Jazz Improvisation II 2 credits

Note:

Piano (MUSC 121/122) and Jazz Piano (MUSC 223/224) are not required for piano majors. Instead, substitute 4 elective credits.