Jazz Studies (Performance)

Degree Requirements: Catalog Year 24-25 and Prior

Studio (4 credits per semester)

JS 500	Studio Jazz Studies (Graduate)	4
	Or
	As assigned by department
Total Credit Hours:		16

Jazz Ensemble

JS ENS	Jazz Ensemble	1
Total Credit Hours:		4

4 semesters required.

Jazz Studies

JS 548T	Jazz Vocal Traditions	2
	Or
JS 570	Topics in Jazz Theory & Analysis	2
	Or
JS 572	Applied Modal Analysis	2
	Or
JS 577	Advanced Jazz Theory	2
	Or
JS 578	Advanced Jazz Theory II	2
	Or
JS 579T	Jazz Styles: Improvisation	2
	Or
JS 580T	Jazz Styles: Composition	2
	Or
JS 581T	Jazz Styles: Free Jazz & the Avant-Garde	2
Total Credit Hours:		4

Students must earn a minimum of 4 credits from any combination of the courses in this category.

Jazz History

JS 579T	Jazz Styles: Improvisation	2
	Or
JS 580T	Jazz Styles: Composition	2
Total Credit Hours:		2

Students must earn a minimum of 2 credits from either of the courses in this category.

Graduate Jazz Theory and Ear Training

JS 509	Theory & Ear Training for Improvisers	2
	Or
JS 511	Jazz Theory & Ear Training	2
Total Credit Hours:		2

Students must earn a minimum of 2 credits from either of the courses in this category.

Musicology

MHST 5xx	Any MHST course with a 500-level course number	2
	Or
MHST 6xx	Any MHST course with a 600-level course number	2
Total Credit Hours:		2

All courses with code MHST 5xx or MHST 6xx are 3-credit courses as of Fall 2025. Students should consult with their advisors to discuss appropriate plans for fulfillment of their degree requirements. 

Jazz Composition

JS 526	Jazz Composition for Performers	2
	Or
JS 573	Advanced Jazz Composition & Arranging I	2
Total Credit Hours:		2

Students must earn a minimum of 2 credits from either of the courses in this category.

Electives

Total Credit Hours:

8

Recital

JS 699	Master of Music Recital	2
Total Credit Hours:		2

Total Credit Hours: 42

Additional Requirements

1. Students who place out of Graduate Jazz Theory and Ear Training (JS 509 and/or JS 511) will have up to 10 elective credits
2. Large Jazz Ensemble may also be required
3. Promotional at the end of the first year (JS 595)

Degree Requirements: Catalog Year 25-26

Studio (4 credits per semester)

JS 500	Studio Jazz Studies (Graduate)	4
	Or
	As assigned by department
Total Credit Hours:		16

Jazz Ensemble

JS ENS	Jazz Ensemble	1
Total Credit Hours:		4

4 semesters required.

Jazz Studies

JS 548T	Jazz Vocal Traditions	2
	Or
JS 570	Topics in Jazz Theory & Analysis	2
	Or
JS 572	Applied Modal Analysis	2
	Or
JS 577	Advanced Jazz Theory	2
	Or
JS 578	Advanced Jazz Theory II	2
	Or
JS 579T	Jazz Styles: Improvisation	2
	Or
JS 580T	Jazz Styles: Composition	2
	Or
JS 581T	Jazz Styles: Free Jazz & the Avant-Garde	2
Total Credit Hours:		4

Students must earn a minimum of 4 credits from any combination of the courses in this category.

Jazz History

JS 579T	Jazz Styles: Improvisation	2
	Or
JS 580T	Jazz Styles: Composition	2
Total Credit Hours:		2

Students must earn a minimum of 2 credits from either of the courses in this category.

Graduate Jazz Theory and Ear Training

JS 509	Theory & Ear Training for Improvisers	2
	Or
JS 511	Jazz Theory & Ear Training	2
Total Credit Hours:		2

Students must earn a minimum of 2 credits from either of the courses in this category.

Musicology

MHST 5xx	Any MHST course with a 500-level course number	3
	Or
MHST 6xx	Any MHST course with a 600-level course number	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

 

Jazz Composition

JS 526	Jazz Composition for Performers	2
	Or
JS 573	Advanced Jazz Composition & Arranging I	2
Total Credit Hours:		2

Students must earn a minimum of 2 credits from either of the courses in this category.

Electives

Total Credit Hours:

7

Recital

JS 699	Master of Music Recital	2
Total Credit Hours:		2

Total Credit Hours: 42

Additional Requirements

1. Students who place out of Graduate Jazz Theory and Ear Training (JS 509 and/or JS 511) will have up to 10 elective credits
2. Large Jazz Ensemble may also be required
3. Promotional at the end of the first year (JS 595)