SUNY Potsdam

22 credit hours required.
  Contact Person: Bret Zvacek, Director
 
  C306 Bishop, (315) 267-2423, zvacekbr@potsdam.edu
 
  The Jazz Studies minor is open to all students in music degree programs.   In special circumstances, students outside The Crane School of Music   may be accepted for study. An entrance examination demonstrating sufficient performance and theoretical skills must be passed by potential   candidates outside of The Crane School of Music.   The Jazz Studies minor will provide students with guided experiences in improvisation, performance, history, arranging and pedagogy. Upon   completion of the Jazz Studies minor, a student’s educational and experiential   backgrounds are enhanced as follows:

1.   The student will possess a comprehensive understanding of a sophisticated   contemporary art music form. The understanding gained will   enhance the individual performance skills of the student, enhance the mastery and application of general music theory principles, and   encourage personal growth, creativity and problem-solving skills.
   
2. Students will possess a background that will allow him/her to successfully   teach jazz concepts and direct jazz ensembles in the public   school setting.
   
3. Students will possess a background that provides an adequate foundation   for successful graduate level jazz study, leading to potential employment as a performer, arranger, or teacher.

All courses are 3 credits unless noted. Credits are divided as follows:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Required Courses		19
MUCC 420	Jazz Techniques (2 credits)
MUCT 330	Jazz Theory and Arranging
MUCT 335	Jazz Improvisation I
MUCT 422	Jazz Styles and Analysis
MUCT 424	Jazz Improvisation II (2 credits)
One of the following:
MUAH 328	History of Jazz Styles
MUCH 440	Historical Development of Jazz
One of the following:
MUAI 327	Business of Music I
MUAI 328	Business of Music II
MUCE 450	Global Music Education
Performance Stipulation		3
Minimum 2 semesters of the following in any combination
MUCP 374	Jazz Ensemble
MUCP 392	Jazz Band
Minimum of 1 semester of the following
MUCP 393	Small Jazz Group
*Other courses may be chosen in consultation with the Director of       Jazz Studies.