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Composition (Jazz)

Degree Requirements

Studio

Total Credit Hours:16

Allied Performance Studies

ORG 517TOrgan Class I for Non-Majors

1
Or
PNO 531/PNO 130/PNO 532Piano Class for Non-Majors

1
Or
PNO 532/PNO 130/PNO 531Piano Class for Non-Majors

1
Or
VC 521/VC 522Voice Class for Non-Majors

1
Or
VC 522/VC 521Voice Class for Non-Majors

1
Or
COND 531TPrinciples of Conducting I

2
Or
COND 535TInstrumental Conducting I

2
Or
COND 532TPrinciples of Conducting II

2
Or
COND 536TInstrumental Conducting II

2
Or
Other courses by advisement
Total Credit Hours:2

Doctoral Seminars

MHST 901Doctoral Seminar in Musicology

3
THYG 901Doctoral Seminar: Theoretical Studies

3
THYG 902Doctoral Seminar: Theoretical Studies

3
MHST 902Doctoral Seminar in Musicology

3
Total Credit Hours:12

Jazz Studies

MHST 516Jazz: Music, Criticism & Interpretation

2
JS 570
Topics in Jazz Theory & Analysis

2
 
JS 548TJazz Vocal Traditions

2
Or
JS 577Advanced Jazz Theory

2
Or
JS 580TJazz Styles: Composition

2
Total Credit Hours:6

MHST 516 may be substituted for another graduate jazz offering the Music History department with approval of the Department Chair(s) of Jazz Studies and the Doctoral Committee Co-Chairs.

Electives

Total Credit Hours:12

6 credits in Music History and/or Theory (beyond the credits associated with the Doctoral Seminars) are required. 


Recital

INT 999
DMA Composition Recital

6
Total Credit Hours:6

Research Project

INT 971DMA Research Project/Thesis Proposal

0
INT 972
DMA Project Completion (Composition)

6
Total Credit Hours:6
 

Total Credit Hours: 60

Additional Requirements

All DMA students must pass comprehensive exams in Music History, Music Theory, and an Oral Exam. Consult the DMA Handbook for more information.