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May 04, 2026
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[PRELIMINARY] Course Catalog 2026-2027
Jazz Composition Major
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The major consists of a minimum of 160 credits, a private study committee examination requirement, and a performance requirement.
Note: No credit with a grade lower than D may be counted toward the requirements of the major.
 View the catalog page for the jazz studies division.
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Summary of Requirements
Course Requirements Non-Course Requirements Note(s) on Requirements
- Jazz composition students have an instrumental/vocal focus as determined at the time of admission to the Conservatory. Jazz composition students will be expected to take two credits of secondary lesson courses in their focus area during each semester of their first two years in the major.
- Jazz composition students must audition for jazz ensembles at the start of each academic year. The jazz studies faculty will place students into large jazz ensembles.
- JAZZ 290 and JAZZ 291 count as eight of the 32 credits of liberal arts elective courses required for the Bachelor of Music degree.
Jazz Forum
Student-formed small ensembles perform each week for one another and offer critical, constructive feedback. The events are open to the public, and attendance is required of all jazz composition and jazz performance majors. Detailed Major Requirements
Jazz Composition Major Course Lists
Secondary Private Study Courses
Return to the summary of requirements. Note: Jazz composition students have an instrumental/vocal focus as determined at the time of admission to the Conservatory. Jazz composition students will be expected to take two credits of secondary lesson courses in their focus area during each semester of their first two years in the major. Large Jazz Ensemble Elective Courses
Return to the summary of requirements. Notes: - Jazz composition students must audition for jazz ensembles at the start of each academic year. The jazz studies faculty will place students into large jazz ensembles.
- JAZZ 703 may be counted as a large jazz ensemble or a small jazz ensemble elective course.
- JAZZ 704 may be counted as a large jazz ensemble elective course for rhythm section players only.
Small Jazz Ensemble Elective Courses
Return to the summary of requirements. Notes: - Jazz composition students must audition for jazz ensembles at the start of each academic year. The jazz studies faculty will place students into large jazz ensembles.
- APST 808 may fulfill up to two credits of the small jazz ensemble elective course requirement.
- JAZZ 703 may be counted as a large jazz ensemble or a small jazz ensemble elective course.
Jazz Composition Major Non-Course Requirements
First Major Committee Examination
- Administered in the second semester of the first year by an examining committee composed of the jazz studies faculty.
- Consists of
Second Major Committee Examination
- Administered in the second semester of the second year by an examining committee composed of the jazz studies faculty.
- Consists of
Junior Recital
- Administered in the second semester of the junior year.
- Consists of
Senior Recital
- Administered in the second semester of the senior year.
- Consists of
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