Bachelor of Music Major in Jazz Studies - Composition

University of the Pacific

The Bachelor of Music with a major in Jazz Studies provides students a foundation in both traditional and innovative approaches to development as a jazz artist or composer. Courses in jazz history, theory, improvisation, and composition are combined with solo performance, small ensemble and large ensemble experiences.FacilityRecognize, identify, and demonstrate analytical and performance facility in major jazz idioms.ImprovisationIntegrate theoretical understanding of harmony, melody, form, structure, and chord/scale relationships with performance and fluency in the jazz language.Composition/ArrangingCreate original compositions and develop experience arranging original and standard literature for small groups and big bands.KnowledgeKnowledge of Jazz history and literature-Incorporate knowledge of jazz history and literature, as well as the cultural sources and influences of jazz into analysis, composition/arranging, and performance.Students must complete a minimum of 120 units with a Pacific cumulative and program grade point average of 2.0 in order to earn the Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies (Composition).

Conservatory of Music