Bachelor degrees in Jazz + Jazz Studies: A program that prepares individuals to study and master the performance and composition of jazz. Includes instruction in the history of Jazz and related musical styles such as the Blues, Jazz composition and theory, improvisation, Jazz instrument and ensemble performance, and related topics.
The goal of the music major at Amherst College is to provide you with a solid
grounding in music theory and the fundamentals of composition, to teach you to
think and write critically about music, and to help you achieve a level of sophisticated
command in at least in jazz studies.
All music majors must complete Music 31, 32, at least one course in music and
culture (Music 21, 22 or 23), and an upper-level course designated as fulfilling
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The instrumental performance major prepares students with basic knowledge and performance skills needed to pursue graduate-level study and a career in voice performance. In addition to basic music, music education, and performance classes, voice performance majors must also complete 24 hours of private study in their primary performance area, seven hours of major ensembles, and two hours of chamber ensembles.
Jazz, the first truly American art form, is a very important part of our cultural heritage and has the potential of playing a significant role in the music education process. With this in mind, the School of Music at Appalachian has established a Jazz Certification Program. Admission to this program is available to all students of the University upon the recommendation of the Director of Jazz Studies.
Requirements for a Major in Music: Jazz Emphasis
Basic music courses: Musc. 101, 102, 201, 202, 211, 231, 311, 341 or 351, 410,
431 or 433; sixteen hours (two per semester), ordinarily taken in sequence, in
applied jazz major; fours hours of approved instrumental ensemble or equivalency.
All students must pass a sophomore proficiency examination, taken upon completion
of the fourth semester of study in the applied major, in order to retain...
The student majoring in Jazz Composition will develop the creative application of the basic musical elements of melody, harmony, and rhythm in the contexts and practices associated with jazz music. Theoretical and compositional study will emphasize the development of contrapuntal skills, melodic and formal development, and techniques of instrumentation and orchestration. The student will demonstrate understanding of these skills and concepts with...
The bachelor of music with a major 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...
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