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B.M. in Jazz Studies
Elmhurst’s new Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies provides great preparation for a career in jazz or commercial music. The program offers a wealth of instructional resources, including coursework in improvisation, jazz history, and theory; applied jazz lessons; and plenty of performing experience, both in small combos and in large ensembles.
Jazz has long been a strength of Elmhurst’s Department of Music. With an extensive roster of performer/teachers, a wealth of Chicago-area cultural opportunities, and a nationally recognized jazz band and Jazz Festival, we have an established reputation in America’s signature art form. Our new degree program builds on those strengths to prepare musicians for a variety of performance and composing careers in jazz and commercial music.
Music Courses Music Theory: MUS 135, 136, 235, 236 Music History: MUS 343, 344 Music Business: MUS 330 Music Education: MUS 369
Jazz Studies Courses MUS 120 Jazz Fundamentals I MUS 121 Jazz Fundamentals II MUS 218 The Making of Jazz MUS 220 MIDI Theory and Applications MUS 223 Jazz Keyboard Fundamentals MUS 230 Jazz Improvisation I MUS 231 Jazz Improvisation II MUS 325 Rhythm Section Fundamentals MUS 350 Jazz Arranging
Applied Music Classical study for credit: four terms Applied Jazz Study: each term enrolled, for credit Band, Choir, or Orchestra: four terms Large Jazz Ensemble: each term enrolled, up to six (Large ensemble defined as Jazz Band, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Guitar Ensemble) Jazz Combo: minimum of four terms Senior Recital (Junior Recital optional)
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