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Music Minor in Jazz Performance (for music majors only)

Degree Requirements

Required Courses (20 credits)

The jazz performance minor is a supplementary program of courses and performance experiences that give music majors a knowledge of and appreciation for the historical and stylistic features of jazz, America’s only original art form. The jazz performance minor can be added to the B.S. in Music Education, B.S. in Music Industry or B.A. in Music degrees.

MUS 367Improvisation 1

1

MUS 368Improvisation II

1

MUS 369Improvisation 3

1

MUS 351Jazz Arranging

3

MUS 253Jazz: Historical Overview

3

MUS 257Music Technology

3

MUS 299Jazz Chamber Ensemble

4

MUS 298Instrumental Jazz Ensemble

4

Participation in the Saint Rose Instrumental Jazz Ensemble must be fulfilled by performance on instruments traditionally associated with the large jazz ensemble tradition. These include saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, drum set and guitar.