Jazz Studies

Certificate of Achievement 

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The Certificate of Achievement in Jazz Studies provides creative and innovative training in all styles of jazz for students who wish to become working professionals. Concentrations of study include performance, theory, ear training, history, improvisation, music industry studies, and keyboard skills. Students are provided many opportunities to hone their skills in ensemble settings, individual practice, and Th e program maintains an active articulation agreement with the California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley, for those students who wish to go on to earn a BM in Jazz Studies.

Career Opportunities

Opportunities include but are not limited to: Jazz Performance, Jazz Accompaniment, Jazz Arranging Jazz Education, Jazz History, Jazz Journalism, Ensemble Direction, and Music Entrepreneurship.

Required Core: (18 units) Units

Course	Units
MUS 4 (Jazz in American Culture)	3
MUS 8A (Music Theory and Musicianship 1)	4
MUS 8B (Music Theory and Musicianship 2)	4
MUS 18A (Jazz/Pop Piano 1)	1
MUS 37 (Music Industry Career Development)	3
MUS 38 * (Applied Lessons)	2
MUS 48 (Improvisation Lab)	1

 

List A: Select Two (2-3 units)

Course	Units
MUS 14 (Jazz Workshop)	1
MUS 15 (Jazz Ensemble)	1
MUS 17A (Jazz Combo 1)	1
MUS 17B (Jazz Combo 2)	1
MUS 46 (Vocal Jazz Ensemble)	2

 

Units

Units Category	Units
Total Units	20-21

  * Must take two semesters of Applied Lessons