Jazz Studies Minor

Minor Code ORJAZZ

College of Fine Arts
Music, School of
Glidden Hall 440
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4244
www.ohio.edu/fine-arts/music

Matthew James, contact person
jamesm1@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The minor in jazz studies is intended for undergraduates who wish to emphasize the study of jazz in addition to their major area of focus.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

The study of jazz celebrates an art form that is uniquely American. Foundational knowledge of this music can lead to additional opportunities in a variety of disciplines within the arts, but also in other fields that rely on an understanding of improvisation, American history, and working with others as an “ensemble” to achieve a common creative goal.

Requirements

Minor Hours Requirement

The jazz minor requires a minimum of 18 hours.

History/Literature

Complete 4 - 5 hours from the following courses:

Complete One of the Following:

MUS 1210 - Introduction to World Music Credit Hours: 3
MUS 1240 - History of Rock Music I Credit Hours: 3
MUS 1625 - The History of Jazz Credit Hours: 3
MUS 4250 - Music of Africa Credit Hours: 2

Ensembles

Complete 4 hours from the following:

MUS 2543 - Chamber Music, Percussion Credit Hours: .5
MUS 2550 - Jazz Ensemble Credit Hours: 1

Theoretical Studies

Complete 4-5 hours from the following courses:

MUS 3770 - Jazz Improvisation I Credit Hours: 1
MUS 4050 - Jazz Theory I Credit Hours: 2

Complete One of the Following:

MUS 3771 - Jazz Improvisation II Credit Hours: 1
MUS 4051 - Jazz Theory II Credit Hours: 2

Electives

Complete 5 - 6 hours from the following courses:

MUS 1780 - Computer Skills for Musicians Credit Hours: 1
MUS 2240 - History of Rock Music II Credit Hours: 3
MUS 2480 - African Ensemble I Credit Hours: 1
MUS 2481 - African Ensemble II Credit Hours: 1
MUS 4650 - Jazz Ensemble Methods Credit Hours: 1
Courses listed under History/Literature and Theoretical Studies not used to fulfill those categories may be used as electives.

Ohio University

Ohio University

Jazz Studies Minor

Minor Code ORJAZZ

Program Overview

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

Change of Program Policy

External Transfer Admission

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Requirements

Minor Hours Requirement

History/Literature

Complete One of the Following:

Ensembles

Theoretical Studies

Complete One of the Following:

Electives