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Bachelor of Music with a major in Performance and a concentration in Jazz Studies

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Area A for Bachelor of Music in Performance

Area B for Bachelor of Music in Performance

Area C for Bachelor of Music in Performance

Students must select courses from two different disciplines (determined by the course prefix) to satisfy Area C.

Area D for Bachelor of Music in Performance

Choose two of the following:

Choose one additional course from those above or below:

Area E for Bachelor of Music in Performance

Choose one of the following:

Choose one of the following:

Choose one of the following:

Area F for Bachelor of Music in Performance

 Grade of C or better is required in all these courses.

Lower Division Applied Lessons: 4

  • MUSA 1XX1 - Applied Lessons: Concentration
  • MUSA 1XX2 - Applied Lessons: Concentration
  • MUSA 2XX3 - Applied Jazz Lessons: Major
  • Audition for Jazz Studies Major Passed

Major Ensembles: 3

  • MUSI 36X0-Major Ensemble
  • MUSI 36X0-Major Ensemble
  • MUSI 36X0-Major Ensemble

Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours

Students who transfer to Augusta University with less than 60 transferable credit hours must complete the Wellness Requirement.

Bachelor of Music in Performance in Common Curriculum: 46 Hours

Grade of C or better is required in all these courses.

Applied Major Lessons: 10

At least 8 at upper divisional level.

  • MUSA 2XX4- Applied Jazz Lessons: Major*
  • MUSA 3XX3- Applied Jazz Lessons: Major*
  • MUSA 3XX4- Applied Jazz Lessons: Major*
  • MUSA 4XX3- Applied Jazz Lessons: Major*
  • MUSA 4XX4- Applied Jazz Lessons: Major*
  • Upper Division Exam Passed

*Jazz Studies Majors will take Applied Instruction in Jazz (i.e. Jazz Trumpet, Jazz Saxophone, etc. from this point.

Recital Experience:

Junior/ Senior Recital:

  • MUSA 3XX5- Junior Recital
  • MUSA 4XX5- Senior Recital

Studio Classes:

  • MUSA 2X05- Studio Class (8 semesters minimum)

Music Theory Curriculum: 10

Music History Curriculum: 8

Major Ensembles: 5

  • MUSI 36X0- Major Ensemble
  • MUSI 36X0- Major Ensemble
  • MUSI 36X0- Major Ensemble
  • MUSI 36X0- Major Ensemble
  • MUSI 36X0- Major Ensemble

Upper Divison Music Theory: 4

 

Miscellaneous Requirements: 8

Jazz Studies Performance Track Curriculum: 16 Hours

 Grade of C or better is required in all these courses.

Pedagogy Experience: 2

Music History and Literature: 8

 

Small Ensembles: 6

 

Total Hours for the Degree: 124

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