University of California, Irvine Music Department of Music

 

Graduate Program

 

Jazz Studies

Please note that beginning Fall 2008, we anticipate that this program will be replaced by the new proposed program in Integrated Composition, Improvisation and Technology (ICIT).

Coursework
  1. Bibliography (M200), 4 units
  2. Analysis (M201A-B), 8 units
  3. Graduate Performance (M211), max. 24 units (Note: taken every quarter in residence)
  4. Composition (M212), 12 units
  5. Critical Studies in Music (M235) or other comparable course offered in another department, selected with advisor, 4 units
  6. Jazz Orchestra (M178), 6 units
  7. Advanced Jazz Combo (M182), 6 units
  8. Graduate Recital (M211R), 0 units
Comprehensive Examination

This is a special field exam, related to (but not limited to) repertoire selected for the Graduate Recital. It is taken no later than March of the second year. The graduate committee sets the exam 24 hours in advance; the student makes an oral presentation and then fields the committee’s questions.

 
 
 
 
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