Jazz Studies Minor

Department of Music

PO Box 70661

Phone (423) 439-4270

The Department of Music at East Tennessee State University was established in 1946 and is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

The Department of Music provides specialized training in music to prepare students for professional work or advanced study, for teaching music in the elementary and secondary schools, and for general cultural attainment.

The curriculum of the Department of Music is designed to present the learning of music as an integrated whole. Solo and ensemble performance, theoretical and historical studies, concert attendance, and electives both within and outside the department are intended to provide a balanced education.

In addition to training in the various professions of music, the department provides general music studies and activities for the non-music major, the university, and the community.

Admission Requirements

Any student seeking to minor in jazz at ETSU must first meet the general university admission requirements. Once that admission is granted, the student must then audition for admission to the jazz minor program. Auditions are held on selected dates throughout the academic year (see the department web page, www.etsu.edu/cas/music, for dates. Auditions may also be scheduled by appointment.

The audition may be performed live or via videotape (if the student lives more than 250 miles from campus.) The audition, which is judged by faculty in the Department of Music, should demonstrate the student’s technique and musicianship in jazz.

If a student meets the audition requirements and is admitted to the program, an academic advisor will assist the student in determining courses to be taken. Students who do not meet the audition requirements may register for applied music and for ensembles and may audition again at a later date. Students electing the jazz minor must declare that minor prior to reaching 60 credits of coursework to ensure that the program can be completed in a timely manner.

Jazz Studies Minor: 22 credits

Does not meet teacher certification requirements.

Special Note: Students must be simultaneously enrolled in both applied music and ensemble for a minimum of two consecutive semesters for the jazz minor.

Upper division electives to be determined in consultation with advisor and chosen from list below.

At least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above.

Core Requirements: 16 credits

MUSC 2560 - Jazz Theory I (2 credits)
MUSC 2561 - Jazz Theory II (2 credits)
MUSC 3560 - Improvisation I (2 credits)
MUSC 3561 - Improvisation II (2 credits)
Ensemble (4 credits)
MUSC 1241 - Jazz Singers (1 credit)
or
MUSC 1261 - Jazz Ensemble (1 credit)
or
MUSC 1262 - Performance Small Group I (1 credit)
Applied Music (4 credits)

One credit must be at level 2.
MUSC 1801 - Applied Piano Level I (1-2 credits)
MUSC 1811 - Applied Winds Level I (1-2 credits)
MUSC 1821 - Applied Strings Level I (1-2 credits)
MUSC 1841 - Applied Voice Level I (1-2 credits)
MUSC 1851 - Applied Percussion Level I (1-2 credits)
MUSC 2901 - Applied Piano Level II (1-2 credits)
MUSC 2911 - Applied Winds Level II (1-2 credits)
MUSC 2921 - Applied Strings Level II (1-2 credits)
MUSC 2941 - Applied Voice Level II (1-2 credits)
MUSC 2951 - Applied Percussion Level II (1-2 credits)

Advisor Approved Electives: 6 credits

Choose any 3 from the list below.

MUSC 3510 - Introduction to Music Industry (2 credits)
MUSC 4260 - Jazz Arranging and Composition (2 credits)
MUSC 4530 - Music Technology (3 credits)
MUSC 4531 - Commercial Music Production (2 credits)

Minor Requirement

A minor is a secondary area of study outside of the major program of study with a structured curriculum composed of at least 18 credits of which at least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above.