The principal goal of this graduate degree in jazz pedagogy is to provide students with a practical education of the highest quality. It is designed as a summer-only program for music educators who wish to focus
on developing their skills in a program of study that is based upon theory, nomenclature and practices of jazz.
2012 Summer Schedule:
Session I, June 25-July 13
Session II, July 16-July 27
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Curriculum Requirements
Music Education
13 credits
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Music Courses
11 credits
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Electives
8 -10 credits chosen from this list
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Total Credits |
| ED 601, Educational Psychology in the Music Classroom (3) |
MM 636, Seminar in Jazz/Contemporary Theory/Aural Skills (2) |
MM 685, Special Topics in Jazz Pedagogy (2-4) |
32-34 semester
hour credits |
| ED 602, Research in Music Education (3) |
MM 656, Seminar in Musical Leadership (2) |
MM 638, Seminar in Jazz Composition (2) |
| MM 624, Jazz/American Music in the Music Classroom (3) |
MM 658, Seminar in Rhythm Section Techniques (1) |
MM 639, Seminar in Jazz Arranging (2) |
| MM 670, Final Project (4) |
MM 637, Seminar in Jazz Improvisation (2) |
MM 604, Seminar in Arts Business and Administration (2) |
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MM 625, Seminar in Musical Styles and Application (2) |
MM 602, Ensembles (2 @ 1 credit each) |
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MM 620, World Music Seminar (2) |
MM 681, Applied Instrument or Voice Studio Instruction (1-2) |
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MM 672, Music Technology Workshop (2) |
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MM 693, Special Topics in Music (2) |
Additional courses may be added, subject to approval by the department and dean.
Remedial courses, enrollment requirement determined by entrance examinations (non-degree credit)
- MM 503 Jazz/Contemporary Theory, Aural and Improvisational Skills (2)
- MM 504 Remedial Jazz History and Literature (2)