Jazz Performance
Certificates & Degrees - CE926
Jazz Performance
Prepares individuals for a career in music as jazz performers. Fulfills a portion of the Associate of Arts degree in Music.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
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Analyze, practice and interpret jazz and popular music chord symbols.
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Demonstrate the ability to analyze, learn, and perform standard jazz literature.
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Prepare a program, program notes, or other materials related to the coordinator, recital repertoire in cooperation with the instructor or recital.
| Required Courses (12 units) | Units | |
| MUS-25 | Jazz Appreciation | 3 |
| MUS-36 | Instrumental Chamber Ensembles | 1.5 |
| MUS-39 | Applied Music I (2 semesters*) | 6 |
| MUS-52 | Recital Performance | .5 |
| MUS-74 | Jazz Proficiency | 1 |
| Jazz Improvisation and Theory (Choose from the list below | 1 | |
| Performing Ensemble (Choose from list below) | 4 | |
| Jazz Improvisation and Theory (1 unit) | Units | |
| MUS-43A | Jazz Improvisation and Theory I | 1 |
| MUS-43B | Jazz Improvisation and Theory II | 1 |
| MUS-43C | Jazz Improvisation and Theory III | 1 |
| Performing Ensembles (4 units) | ||
| MUS-33 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble | 2 |
| MUS-44 | Jazz Ensemble | 2 |
* Course must be taken twice.