Jazz Studies Certificate
The Jazz Studies Certificate offers students with fundamental skills on a musical instrument the opportunity to develop further in the areas of jazz performance, theory, and improvisation.
Post-secondary Certificate - Jazz Studies
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz Studies Certificate Required Courses | 6 | |
| Jazz Studies Certificate Electives | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 12
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Jazz Studies Certificate Required Courses
Note: MUSI 131A/MUSI 331 (UM Jazz Bands) and MUSI 162A/MUSI 362 (Chamber Ensembles - Jazz) are repeatable
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| MUSI 131A | Jazz Ensemble I: UM Jazz Bands | 2 |
| or MUSI 331 | Jazz Ensemble II: UM | |
| MUSI 162A | Chamber Ensembles I | 2 |
| or MUSI 362 | Chamber Ensemble III: UM | |
| MUSI 360 | Jazz Theory & Improvisation I (equivalent to 225) | 2 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Jazz Studies Certificate Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 6 credits of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Entertainment Management | ||
| Dance Forms | ||
| Performance Study | ||
| History of Jazz | ||
| History of Rock & Roll | ||
| Jazz Ensemble I: UM Jazz Bands | ||
or MUSI 331 | Jazz Ensemble II: UM | |
| Chamber Ensembles I | ||
or MUSI 362 | Chamber Ensemble III: UM | |
| World Music (equiv to 307) | ||
| Jazz Pedagogy | ||
| Jazz Theory & Improvisation II | ||
| Jazz Arranging & Composition | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-