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Master of Music in Jazz Studies
This program is designed for accomplished jazz musicians who intend to pursue careers as performers or teachers in the field of jazz.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
- An audition is required prior to admission. An audition in person is preferable, but if this is not possible a recording may be submitted. The applicant will be expected to demonstrate the ability to improvise on a variety of tune types and display a well-developed instrumental ability.
- Applicants should have completed a Bachelor’s degree in music from an accredited institution with course work equivalent to that in Bachelor’s degrees conferred by the University of Tennessee.
- Diagnostic examinations in music theory, ear training, music history, and jazz must be taken by all entering students before registering for courses. If deficiencies are detected, specific undergraduate courses may be recommended or required.
COURSE OUTLINE
Semester hours |
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Music Bibliography |
Mus Gen 510 |
3 |
Musical Styles |
Mus Gen 520 |
3 |
Musicology Elective |
Musicology 500 level |
3 |
Computer Music Transcription |
Mus Tech 540 |
3 |
Improvisation |
Mus Perf 599 |
6-8 |
Applied Music |
Mus Perf 500 level |
2-0 |
Seminar in Jazz |
Mus Jazz 520 |
3 |
Ensemble (Jazz) |
Mus Ens 500 level |
4 |
*†Music Electives |
4 |
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Graduate Recital |
Mus Gen 501 |
2 |
33 |
*Ensemble hours may not be counted as Music Electives.
†Jazz Studies majors are usually advised to enroll in the following courses for Music Electives: (These courses are cross-listed in both the undergraduate and graduate catalogs.)
Advanced Improvisation |
Mus Jazz 410 |
3 |
Jazz Pedagogy |
Music Jazz 420 |
1 |
FINAL REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate Recital.
Comprehensive written and oral exams.