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2010-2011 University Catalog 
    
2010-2011 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

Jazz Studies: Vocal Performance - Bachelor of Music


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Program Total Credits: 126

The Vocal Jazz Studies program in the School of Music is a unique curriculum that provides strong training in traditional vocal technique. The program combines skills and knowledge in a range of vocal styles and literature, including jazz/contemporary, classical and musical theater. Students receive private instruction in voice and take a core of courses in jazz ear training, jazz theory, jazz history, styles and diction, theory, basic piano, jazz piano, advanced piano, music technology, and careers in music. Additionally, Vocal majors select classes and ensembles that most accurately reflect their performance and study interests, including jazz vocal ensembles, chorus and chamber singers, vocal workshops, and an ongoing series of master classes.

Freshman Year Credits: 32


Fall Credits: 16


Spring Credits: 16


Sophomore Year Credits: 32


Fall Credits: 16


Spring Credits: 16


Junior Year Credits: 33


Fall Credits: 18


  • MUPF 8XX - Ensemble Credits: 1 cr

Spring Credits: 15


  • MUPF 8XX - Ensemble Credits: 1 cr

Senior Year Credits: 29


  may be completed in either term.

All undergraduate music students must take either

  or  . Students who take both may apply one toward elective credit. This requirement may be completed in either term.

Fall Credits: 16


  • MUPF 8XX - Ensemble Credits: 1 cr

Spring Credits: 13


Liberal Arts Distribution


Note all liberal arts courses are 3 credits.

*LAPI courses may be taken any term, but are recommended for Juniors and Seniors.

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