B.M. in Jazz Performance
Wells School of Music
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Music History III | ||
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 2 | ||
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Building Your Career in Music | ||
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Introduction to World Literature 1 | ||
or CLS 260 | World Literature I | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 2 | ||
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Introduction to World Literature 1 | ||
or CLS 260 | World Literature I | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Music History II 2 | ||
| Building Your Career in Music | ||
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Music Theory and Aural Activities Requirements | ||
| MTC 112 | Theory of Music I 2 | 3 |
| MTC 114 | Aural Activities I 2 | 2 |
| MTC 113 | Theory of Music II 2 | 3 |
| MTC 115 | Aural Activities II 2 | 2 |
| MTC 212 | Theory of Music III | 3 |
| MTC 214 | Aural Activities III | 2 |
| Music History Requirements | ||
| MHL 180 | Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 2 | 3 |
| MHL 211 | Music History II 2 | 3 |
| MHL 212 | Music History III | 3 |
| Applied Performance Lessons | ||
| INM 141 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| or VOK 141 | Applied Performance Lesson | |
| INM 142 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| or VOK 142 | Applied Performance Lesson | |
| INM 241 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| or VOK 241 | Applied Performance Lesson | |
| INM 242 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| or VOK 242 | Applied Performance Lesson | |
| INM 341 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| or VOK 341 | Applied Performance Lesson | |
| INM 342 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| or VOK 342 | Applied Performance Lesson | |
| INM 441 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| or VOK 441 | Applied Performance Lesson | |
| INM 442 | Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| or VOK 442 | Applied Performance Lesson | |
| Major Ensembles | ||
| 2 courses required (courses are repeatable): | 1 | |
| Men's Chorus | ||
| Women's Chorus | ||
| Mastersingers | ||
| Cantari Donne | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Marching Band | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Wind Symphony | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Keyboard Ensemble 3 | ||
| Jazz Ensembles | ||
| 8 courses required (courses are repeatable): | 4 | |
| Jazz Ensemble I | ||
| Jazz Ensemble II | ||
| Latin Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Piano Requirement 4 | ||
| PIA 191 | Piano Class (Minor) | 0.5 |
| PIA 192 | Piano Class (Minor) | 0.5 |
| VOK 101 | Minor Lesson | 1 |
| PIA 330 | Jazz Keyboard Improvisation | 1 |
| Jazz Courses | ||
| MTC 361 | Jazz Harmony and Arranging I 5 | 3 |
| MTC 362 | Jazz Harmony and Arranging II 5 | 3 |
| MHL 422 | History of Jazz | 3 |
| AJZ 361 | Jazz Musicianship and Improvisation I 6 | 3 |
| AJZ 362 | Jazz Musicianship and Improvisation II 6 | 3 |
| APC 193 | Drum Set Class | 0.5 |
| ASC 197 | Jazz Bass Class | 0.5 |
| Conducting | ||
| VOC 311 | Choral Conducting I | 2 |
| or AIC 311 | Instrumental Conducting I | |
| Music Electives | ||
| Electives selected from music classes under advisement. | 3 | |
| Other Music Requirements | ||
| 6 semesters of recital attendance (10 approved recitals per semester) | ||
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| INM 443 | Building Your Career in Music 7 | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
- 1
This course is recommended to fulfill this requirement.
- 2
A minimum grade of C- required
- 3
PIA 443 may fulfill only one semester of this requirement
- 4
Requirement may be waived via competency exam.
- 5
Offered fall semester only
- 6
Offered spring semester only
- 7
This course fulfills the Capstone, Ethics, and Speaking Emphasis requirements.
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To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| MTC 112 | Theory of Music I | 3 |
| MTC 114 | Aural Activities I | 2 |
| INM 141 or VOK 141 |
Applied Performance Lesson or Applied Performance Lesson |
3 |
| PIA 191 | Piano Class (Minor) | 0.5 |
| AES XXX | Jazz Ensemble/Combo | 0.5 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MTC 113 | Theory of Music II | 3 |
| MTC 115 | Aural Activities II | 2 |
| INM 142 or VOK 142 |
Applied Performance Lesson or Applied Performance Lesson |
3 |
| PIA 192 | Piano Class (Minor) | 0.5 |
| AES XXX | Jazz Ensemble/Combo | 0.5 |
| Major Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 15.5 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| MTC 212 | Theory of Music III | 3 |
| MTC 214 | Aural Activities III | 2 |
| MHL 180 | Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society | 3 |
| INM 241 or VOK 241 |
Applied Performance Lesson or Applied Performance Lesson |
3 |
| VOK 101 | Minor Lesson | 1 |
| AES XXX | Jazz Ensemble/Combo | 0.5 |
| Major Ensemble | 0.5 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| MHL 211 | Music History II | 3 |
| INM 242 or VOK 242 |
Applied Performance Lesson or Applied Performance Lesson |
3 |
| AJZ 361 | Jazz Musicianship and Improvisation I | 3 |
| AES XXX | Jazz Ensemble/Combo | 0.5 |
| Music Elective | 2 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 14.5 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| MHL 212 | Music History III | 3 |
| INM 341 or VOK 341 |
Applied Performance Lesson or Applied Performance Lesson |
3 |
| PIA 330 | Jazz Keyboard Improvisation | 1 |
| MTC 361 | Jazz Harmony and Arranging I | 3 |
| ASC 197 | Jazz Bass Class | 0.5 |
| VOC 311 or AIC 311 |
Choral Conducting I or Instrumental Conducting I |
2 |
| AES XXX | Jazz Ensemble/Combo | 0.5 |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| INM 342 or VOK 342 |
Applied Performance Lesson or Applied Performance Lesson |
3 |
| AJZ 362 | Jazz Musicianship and Improvisation II | 3 |
| MHL 422 | History of Jazz | 3 |
| APC 193 | Drum Set Class | 0.5 |
| AES XXX | Jazz Ensemble/Combo | 0.5 |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 13 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| INM 441 or VOK 441 |
Applied Performance Lesson or Applied Performance Lesson |
3 |
| INM 443 | Building Your Career in Music | 3 |
| MTC 362 | Jazz Harmony and Arranging II | 3 |
| AES XXX | Jazz Ensemble/Combo | 0.5 |
| Music Elective | 1 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16.5 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| INM 442 or VOK 442 |
Applied Performance Lesson or Applied Performance Lesson |
3 |
| AES XXX | Jazz Ensemble/Combo | 0.5 |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 12.5 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
