Jazz Composition Diploma
This page represents sample curriculum only and does not reflect the most recent program requirements. For current requirements, please view the major grids.
Semester 1
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-111 | Private Instruction 1 | 2 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| PW-111 | Music Application and Theory | 4 |
| ET-111 | Ear Training 1 | 2 |
| MTEC-1xx | Introduction to Music Technology - choose 1 MTEC-111 Introduction to Music Technology MTEC-122 Accelerated Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| LENS-10x | Engaging Seminar | 2 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Semester 2
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-112 | Private Instruction 2 | 2 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| XXXX-xxx | Arranging 1 - choose 1 AR-111 Arranging 1 Entering AR-123 Arranging 1 Continuing | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Ear Training 2 - choose 1 ET-112 Ear Training 2 ET-123 Ear Training 2 Entering | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Harmony 2 - choose 1 HR-112 Harmony 2 HR-114 Harmony 2 Entering | 2 |
| CM-211 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 1 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 3 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-211 | Private Instruction 3 | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx | Instrumental Lab | 1 |
| XXXX-xxx | Ear Training 3 or Solfege 1 - choose 1 ET-211 Ear Training 3 ET-223 Ear Training 3 Entering ET-231 Solfege 1 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Harmony 3 - choose 1 HR-211 Harmony 3 HR-213 Harmony 3 Entering HR-215 Harmony 3 Intensive | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Conducting 1 - choose 1 COND-211 Conducting 1 COND-216 Conducting 1 with Live Keyboard Ensemble | 1 |
| ISKB-211 | Basic Keyboard 1 | 1 |
| AR-1xx | Arranging 2 - choose 1 AR-112 Arranging 2 Entering AR-124 Arranging 2 Continuing | 2 |
| AR-228 | Survey of Jazz Composition and Arranging | 2 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Semester 4 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-212 | Private Instruction 4 | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx | Instrumental Lab | 1 |
| ISKB-212 | Basic Keyboard 2 | 1 |
| COND-21x | Conducting 2 - choose 1 COND-212 Conducting 2 COND-217 Conducting 2 with Live Keyboard Ensemble | 1 |
| XXXX-xxx | Ear Training 4 or Solfege 2 - choose 1 ET-212 Ear Training 4 ET-224 Ear Training 4 Entering ET-232 Solfege 2 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Harmony 4 - choose 1 HR-212 Harmony 4 HR-214 Harmony 4 Entering HR-216 Harmony 4 Intensive | 2 |
| CM-212 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 2 | 2 |
| Total Credits | 11 | |
Semester 5 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CP-210 | The Art of Counterpoint | 3 |
| AR-201 | Chord Scale Voicings for Arranging | 2 |
| AR-331 | Big Band Arranging and Score Analysis | 2 |
| MLAN-352 or MLAN-353 | The Music of Duke Ellington or the Music of Charles Mingus | 2 |
| CM-371 | Jazz Composition 1 | 2 |
| CP-361 | Jazz Counterpoint 1 | 2 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Semester 6 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LHUM-400 | Professional Development Seminar | 2 |
| CM-373 | Jazz Composition 2 | 2 |
| CP-362 | Jazz Counterpoint 2 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 6 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 7
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CM-375 | Jazz Composition 3 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Major Electives (select from list below) AR-323, AR-340, AR-407, CM-320, CM-385, CM-470, HR-325, HR-335, HR-365, IN-495, JC-470, or PW-240 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 8 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 8
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CM-499 | Directed Study in Jazz Composition | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Major Electives (select from list below) AR-323, AR-340, AR-407, CM-320, CM-385, CM-470, HR-325, HR-335, HR-365, IN-495, JC-470, or PW-240 | 4 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 4 |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
Study abroad at our Valencia, Spain, campus. It is recommended that jazz composition majors study in Valencia during their third, fourth, fifth, or sixth semester. For specific program information, please see the chair of your major or contact the study abroad office.