+Jazz Studies
1031
Moore Musical Arts Center, 419-372-2181
The bachelor of music in jazz studies degree program is one in
which motivated students of creative American music are encouraged
to interact with one another and with faculty in a challenging
performance-oriented educational environment. Highlights of the
program include: strong growth support through a dedicated community
of developing musicians; mentoring of the jazz art by experienced
full-time faculty; continual review of individual musical development
through interactive seminars, meetings and advising; an active
schedule of student and faculty performances, and guest clinics
and performances by well-known jazz performers. A jazz
minor is also available.
Admittance as a jazz studies major
In addition to the audition in the student's principal performance
medium for acceptance into the College of Musical Arts, students
wishing to pursue studies in jazz and jazz-related music-industry
activities must demonstrate their understanding and facility in
the jazz idiom. This will normally be accomplished by a separate
audition with the jazz faculty. Acceptance as a jazz major or
minor is contingent upon the approval of the jazz faculty.
Jazz performance ensembles
Jazz studies majors must perform in either the jazz lab bands
or jazz combos (or both) as part of the requirements for this
degree program. Refer to the specific performance requirements
listed below. Performance opportunities in the jazz lab bands
and combos are open to all BGSU students through audition. Any
University student is encouraged to audition for these ensembles
before the jazz faculty at the start of the academic year.
Jury examinations
Jazz studies majors must complete jury examinations in their major
applied medium as described in the course description section
of this catalog under applied instruction. In addition, jazz studies
majors must perform a jazz jury examination with the coordinator
of jazz studies at the end of each semester.
Keyboard proficiency requirement
Functional keyboard proficiency test level I is required. See
Music education:
Functional keyboard requirements and pertinent course descriptions.
Recital requirement
Candidates for the bachelor's degree in jazz studies are required
to present a full recital. This is usually given in the senior
year. Permission to perform a recital is given by the coordinator
of jazz studies and the appropriate performance studies faculty.
The recital requirement for jazz studies majors shall include
an equal amount of western art music and jazz.
Degree requirements
The bachelor of music degree in jazz studies requires 128-135
total credits distributed as follows:
- 30-33 credits
in general education;
- 27 credits
in basic musicianship (music core);
- 20 credits
in advanced courses in jazz studies;
- 36-38+
credits in music performance studies courses and keyboard proficiency;
- 6 credits
in music electives;
- 3 credits
in Writing proficiency (ENG 112);
- 6-8 credits
in a foreign language.
For specific
information, consult the coordinator of jazz studies.
Music performance
- Large ensembles
4 hours; small ensembles 12 hours; major instrument/voice 16
hours; MUSP 305 2 hours; MUSP 495 recital 2 hours. Total: 36
hours.
Piano
- MUED 150,
151 (reg. track) or 154 (adv. track) (may be waived by proficiency
exam). Keyboard proficiency level I is required. Total: 2 hours.
Music electives
- MUCT 233,
234 and 235 strongly recommended. Total: 8 hours.
Jazz studies
major courses
- MUCT 211,
212, 213, 237, 311, 312, 436 and 438. Total: 20 hours.
Recital
requirement (see above)
End of semester
jazz juries (see above)
Additional requirements for the degree
- ETHN 120—Introduction
to Black Studies (3)
- POPC 280—Introduction
to Popular Music (3)
- One additional
course from the approved general education list (3)
- Two courses
in one foreign language (6-8)
