Jazz Studies
Instrumental Jazz
Vocal Jazz
Jazz Studies at ARC
A.A. in Jazz Studies:
This degree provides a rigorous curriculum of jazz theory, history, performance groups, improvisation, piano, and individual applied instruction. This degree prepares a student for careers in performance (concert and studio), education, arranging/composing, and the music industry. It also prepares students for transfer to a four-year institution.
Jazz Studies at ARC
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COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
UNITS |
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MUFHL 315 |
Jazz History |
3 |
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MUFHL 400 |
Music Theory and Musicianship I |
4 |
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MUFHL 401 |
Music Theory and Musicianship II |
4 |
|
MUFHL 410 |
Music Theory and Musicianship III |
4 |
|
MUFHL 420 |
Beginning Jazz Theory |
2 |
|
MUIVI 385 |
Jazz Styles and Improvisation I (2) |
2 |
|
or MUIVI 390 |
Jazz and Popular Vocal Styles and Improvisation I (2) |
|
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MUIVI 400 |
Beginning Jazz Piano |
2 |
|
A minimum of 8 units from the following: |
8 |
|
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MUP 320 |
Jazz Band (2) |
|
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MUP 323 |
Latin Jazz Ensemble (2) |
|
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MUP 400 |
Vocal Jazz Ensemble (2) |
|
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A minimum of 4 units from the following: |
41 |
|
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MUIVI 411 |
Applied Music Practicum (1) |
|
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MUIVI 420 |
Applied Music (1) |
|
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MUIVI 421 |
Applied Music II (1) |
|
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MUIVI 425 |
Applied Music - Jazz I (1) |
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MUIVI 426 |
Applied Music - Jazz II (1) |
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Total Units: |
33 |
|
1MUIVI 411 may be taken four times for credit.
The Jazz Studies Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.
Contact
Dr. Dyne Eifertsen (Instrumental Jazz)
Dr. Art LaPierre (Vocal Jazz)
Remote Services
Hours
Monday to Friday
8:00 am to 4:30 pm