The Bachelor of Music with a major in Jazz Studies provides students a foundation in both traditional and innovative approaches to development as a jazz artist or composer. Courses in jazz history, theory, improvisation, and composition are combined with solo performance, small ensemble and large ensemble experiences. The curriculum culminates in a four-semester sequence of research-based seminars that investigate the performance techniques and historical development of jazz. In consultation with the program director, students select additional coursework from a broad range of disciplines in the arts and sciences.
Bachelor of Music Major in Jazz Studies Performance
Students must complete a minimum of 120 units with a Pacific cumulative and program grade point average of 2.0 in order to earn the bachelor of music degree with a major in jazz studies.
I. General Education Requirements
For more details, see General Education
Minimum 28 units and 9 courses that include:
A. CORE Seminars (2 courses)
| CORE 001 | Problem Solving & Oral Comm | 3 |
| CORE 002 | Writing and Critical Thinking | 4 |
Note: 1) CORE Seminars cannot be taken for Pass/No Credit. 2) Transfer students with 28 or more transfer credits taken after high school are exempt from both CORE seminars.
B. Breadth Requirement (7 courses, at least 3 units each)
| At least one course from each of the following areas: | ||
Artistic Process & Creation | ||
Civic & Global Responsibility | ||
Language & Narratives | ||
Quantitative Reasoning | ||
Scientific Inquiry | ||
Social Inquiry | ||
World Perspectives & Ethics | ||
Note: 1) No more than 2 courses from a single discipline can be used to meet the Breadth Requirement.
C. Diversity and Inclusion Requirement
| All students must complete Diversity and Inclusion coursework (at least 3 units) | ||
Note: 1) Diversity and Inclusion courses can also be used to meet the breadth category requirements, or major or minor requirements.
D. Fundamental Skills
| Students must demonstrate competence in: | ||
Writing | ||
Quantitative Analysis (Math) | ||
Note: 1) Failure to satisfy the fundamental skills requirements by the end of four semesters of full-time study at the University is grounds for academic disqualification.
II. Major Requirements
| Major Area | ||
| MUJZ 171 | Jazz Applied I (Must take 4 units of coursework) | 1-2 |
| MUJZ 172 | Jazz Applied II (Must take 4 units of coursework) | 1-2 |
| MUJZ 173 | Jazz Applied III (Must take 4 units of coursework) | 1-2 |
| MUJZ 174 | Jazz Applied IV (Must take 4 units of coursework) | 1-2 |
| 8 units of the following: * | 8 | |
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Combo | ||
| MUJZ 010 | Jazz Piano I | 1 |
| MUJZ 011 | Jazz Piano II | 1 |
| MUJZ 020 | Jazz Theory and Aural Training | 3 |
| MUJZ 025 | Jazz Harmony | 3 |
| MUJZ 030 | Jazz Improvisation I | 2 |
| MUJZ 031 | Jazz Improvisation II | 2 |
| MUJZ 110 | Jazz Arranging and Composition | 3 |
| MUJZ 111 | Jazz Composition for the Large Ensemble | 3 |
| MUJZ 130 | Advanced Improvisation | 2 |
| MUJZ 131 | Advanced Improvisation II | 2 |
| MUJZ 140 | Jazz Pedagogy | 2 |
| Junior Jazz Recital | 0 | |
| Senior Jazz Recital | 0 | |
| Supportive Courses in Music | ||
| MCOM 032 | Diatonic Harmony | 3 |
| MCOM 042 | Musicianship I | 1 |
| MCOM 033 | Chromatic Harmony | 3 |
| MCOM 043 | Musicianship II | 1 |
| MCOM 009 | Introduction to Music Technology | 1 |
| MPER 054 | Dean's Seminar | 1 |
| MHIS 011 | Survey of Music History I | 3 |
| MHIS 012 | Survey of Music History II | 3 |
| One Course MHIS 150 or above to be determined with consultation with advisor | ||
| MMGT 081A | How to Run and Independent Record Label I | 3 |
| MMGT 106 | Sound Recording Fundamentals | 3 |
| MUJZ 158 | Advanced History of Jazz | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Electives | 16 | |
| * | Students must enroll in either MPER 066 or MPER 067 each semester of residence. |
Jazz Studies majors participate in a third year research lecture demonstration linked to the research component of Jazz Seminar and Perspectives I or II. This open forum demonstration is completed in the Fall or Spring semester of the third year of study and is completed while enrolled in either course.
Bachelor of Music Major in Jazz Studies Composition
Students must complete a minimum of 120 units with a Pacific cumulative and program grade point average of 2.0 in order to earn the bachelor of music degree with a major in jazz studies.
I. General Education Requirements
For more details, see General Education
Minimum 28 units and 9 courses that include:
A. CORE Seminars (2 courses)
| CORE 001 | Problem Solving & Oral Comm | 3 |
| CORE 002 | Writing and Critical Thinking | 4 |
Note: 1) CORE Seminars cannot be taken for Pass/No Credit. 2) Transfer students with 28 or more transfer credits taken after high school are exempt from both CORE seminars.
B. Breadth Requirement (7 courses, at least 3 units each)
| At least one course from each of the following areas: | ||
Artistic Process & Creation | ||
Civic & Global Responsibility | ||
Language & Narratives | ||
Quantitative Reasoning | ||
Scientific Inquiry | ||
Social Inquiry | ||
World Perspectives & Ethics | ||
Note: 1) No more than 2 courses from a single discipline can be used to meet the Breadth Requirement.
C. Diversity and Inclusion Requirement
| All students must complete Diversity and Inclusion coursework (at least 3 units) | ||
Note: 1) Diversity and Inclusion courses can also be used to meet the breadth category requirements, or major or minor requirements.
D. Fundamental Skills
| Students must demonstrate competence in: | ||
Writing | ||
Quantitative Analysis (Math) | ||
Note: 1) Failure to satisfy the fundamental skills requirements by the end of four semesters of full-time study at the University is grounds for academic disqualification.
II. Major Requirements
| Major Area | ||
| MUJZ 171 | Jazz Applied I (Must take 4 units of coursework) | 1-2 |
| MUJZ 172 | Jazz Applied II (Must take 4 units of coursework) | 1-2 |
| MUJZ 173 | Jazz Applied III (Must take 4 units of coursework) | 1-2 |
| MUJZ 174 | Jazz Applied IV (Must take 4 units of coursework) | 1-2 |
| MUJZ 010 | Jazz Piano I | 1 |
| MUJZ 011 | Jazz Piano II | 1 |
| MUJZ 020 | Jazz Theory and Aural Training | 3 |
| MUJZ 025 | Jazz Harmony | 3 |
| MUJZ 030 | Jazz Improvisation I | 2 |
| MUJZ 031 | Jazz Improvisation II | 2 |
| MUJZ 110 | Jazz Arranging and Composition | 3 |
| MUJZ 111 | Jazz Composition for the Large Ensemble | 3 |
| MUJZ 140 | Jazz Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUJZ 158 | Advanced History of Jazz | 3 |
| MUJZ 180 | Applied Jazz Composition (Must take 8 units of coursework) | 2 |
| Junior Recital | ||
| Senior Recital | ||
| Supportive Courses in Music | ||
| MCOM 032 | Diatonic Harmony | 3 |
| MCOM 042 | Musicianship I | 1 |
| MCOM 033 | Chromatic Harmony | 3 |
| MCOM 043 | Musicianship II | 1 |
| MCOM 014 | Introduction to Orchestration | 2 |
| MCOM 034 | Advanced Chromaticism and Analysis | 3 |
| MCOM 044 | Musicianship III | 1 |
| MCOM 009 | Introduction to Music Technology | 1 |
| MPER 066 | Jazz Ensemble (Must take 8 units of coursework) | 1 |
| MPER 054 | Dean's Seminar | 1 |
| MHIS 011 | Survey of Music History I | 3 |
| MHIS 012 | Survey of Music History II | 3 |
| One Course MHIS 150 or above to be determined with consultation with advisor | ||
| MMGT 081A | How to Run and Independent Record Label I | 3 |
| MMGT 106 | Sound Recording Fundamentals | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Non-Music Electives | 7 | |
Jazz Studies majors participate in a third year research lecture demonstration linked to the research component of Jazz Seminar and Perspectives I or II. This open forum demonstration is completed in the Fall or Spring semester of the third year of study and is completed while enrolled in either course.
Facility
Recognize, identify, and demonstrate analytical and performance facility in major jazz idioms.
Improvisation
Integrate theoretical understanding of harmony, melody, form, structure, and chord/scale relationships with performance and fluency in the jazz language.
Composition/Arranging
Create original compositions and develop experience arranging original and standard literature for small groups and big bands.
Knowledge
Knowledge of Jazz history and literature—Incorporate knowledge of jazz history and literature, as well as the cultural sources and influences of jazz into analysis, composition/arranging, and performance.
