Bachelor of Arts: Jazz Studies
The Jazz Studies program is a comprehensive study of jazz from academic and performance perspectives. It offers a strong foundation in improvisation, jazz history, theory, composition and arranging, and ensemble performance.
The Jazz Studies program includes instrumental performance and vocal performance. The program focuses on three areas:
Jazz ensembles perform music that encompasses virtually all styles and eras of jazz: classic repertory, contemporary, and new and exploratory styles. Auditions for jazz ensembles are held at the beginning of each semester.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music requires the completion of 40 credit hours of core courses, 23 credit hours of specialized course work, 15 credit hours of electives and 42 credit hours of liberal arts and sciences classes, totaling 120 credit hours.
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Jazz Studies Instrumental Performance
Core Requirements:
Jazz Studies: Instrumental Performance Requirements:
8 credits selected from the following ensembles:
Additional Requirements:
Jazz Studies Vocal Performance
Core Requirements:
Jazz Studies: Vocal Performance Requirements:
2 credits selected from the following ensembles:
Additional Requirements:
The Jazz Studies program includes instrumental performance and vocal performance. The program focuses on three areas:
- Individual achievement fostered by private lessons with classroom instruction by accomplished jazz musicians
- Performance with chamber jazz or small combos and
- Performance with larger jazz ensembles and orchestras.
Jazz ensembles perform music that encompasses virtually all styles and eras of jazz: classic repertory, contemporary, and new and exploratory styles. Auditions for jazz ensembles are held at the beginning of each semester.
Recently, the Columbia College Jazz Studies program has chartered a chapter of IAJE as a means of increasing the student involvement in jazz-related campus activities. IAJE, which stands for the International Association of Jazz Educators, is a professional organization known across the world for promoting jazz education. IAJE is perhaps know best for its annual IAJE Conference which is held in various cities nationally as well as internationally.
The last conference was held on January 11, 2008 in Montreal, Canada. IAJE's conference is centered on jazz education but also directs a lot of attention towards honoring NEA (National Education Association) Jazz Masters. Honored this year were NEA chairman Dana Gioia along with: Gunther Schuller, Paquito D'Rivera, David Baker, Nancy Wilson, Quincy Jones, Frank Foster, Candido Camero, and a host of others. It is important to recognize our jazz greats but it is equally important that students engage in the promotion of the highest standards of music and jazz appreciation throughout our varying communities.
IAJE at Columbia needs the help of the Columbia student body in order to insure the mutual development of educational and performance standards in jazz as well as the many genres influenced by jazz. The current chapter President, Alex Marianyi and Vice President Tim Ipsen are highly active as representatives of the jazz studies program. The newly established Columbia organization has already opened up its arms for new members... and it's not too late to get involved!
The last conference was held on January 11, 2008 in Montreal, Canada. IAJE's conference is centered on jazz education but also directs a lot of attention towards honoring NEA (National Education Association) Jazz Masters. Honored this year were NEA chairman Dana Gioia along with: Gunther Schuller, Paquito D'Rivera, David Baker, Nancy Wilson, Quincy Jones, Frank Foster, Candido Camero, and a host of others. It is important to recognize our jazz greats but it is equally important that students engage in the promotion of the highest standards of music and jazz appreciation throughout our varying communities.
IAJE at Columbia needs the help of the Columbia student body in order to insure the mutual development of educational and performance standards in jazz as well as the many genres influenced by jazz. The current chapter President, Alex Marianyi and Vice President Tim Ipsen are highly active as representatives of the jazz studies program. The newly established Columbia organization has already opened up its arms for new members... and it's not too late to get involved!
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music requires the completion of 40 credit hours of core courses, 23 credit hours of specialized course work, 15 credit hours of electives and 42 credit hours of liberal arts and sciences classes, totaling 120 credit hours.
Download Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Studies program information.
Jazz Studies Instrumental Performance
Core Requirements:
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32-1110 32-2111 32-2112 32-2113 32-1120 32-2121 32-2122 32-3121 32-1601 32-2131 32-2311 32-1631 32-3381 32-2611 32-2612 32-3998 32-1000  |
Sightsinging, Musicianship & Ear Training I Sightsinging, Musicianship & Ear Training II Sightsinging, Musicianship & Ear Training III Sightsinging, Musicianship & Ear Training IV Theory, Harmony & Analysis I Theory, Harmony & Analysis II Theory, Harmony & Analysis III Theory, Harmony & Analysis IV Exploring the Art of Music Keyboard I Jazz Keyboard Jazz Tradition Techniques for Improvisation I Music History & Analysis I Music History & Analysis II Independent Project: Music (Senior Recital) Recital Attendance (8) |
2 hrs 2 hrs 2 hrs 2 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 2 hrs 2 hrs 3 hrs 2 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 2 hrs 0 hrs |
| Total | 40 hrs |
Jazz Studies: Instrumental Performance Requirements:
| 32-27## 32-3382 32-3231 |
Private Lessons (5) Techniques for Improvisation II Jazz Composition and Orchestration |
10 hrs 2 hrs 3 hrs |
8 credits selected from the following ensembles:
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32-2880 32-2881 |
Jazz Combo Jazz Ensemble |
1 hr 1 hr |
| Total | 23 hrs | |
| Total Required Music Courses | 63 hrs |
Additional Requirements:
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives |
42 hrs 15 hrs
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| Grand Total Required Courses | 120 hrs |
Jazz Studies Vocal Performance
Core Requirements:
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32-1110 32-2111 32-2112 32-2113 32-1120 32-2121 32-2122 32-3121 32-1601 32-2131 32-2311 32-1631 32-3381 32-2611 32-2612 32-3998 32-1000 |
Sightsinging, Musicianship & Ear Training I Sightsinging, Musicianship & Ear Training II Sightsinging, Musicianship & Ear Training III Sightsinging, Musicianship & Ear Training IV Theory, Harmony & Analysis I Theory, Harmony & Analysis II Theory, Harmony & Analysis III Theory, Harmony & Analysis IV Exploring the Art of Music Keyboard I Jazz Keyboard Jazz Tradition Techniques for Improvisation I Music History & Analysis I Music History & Analysis II Independent Project: Music (Senior Recital) Recital Attendance (8) |
2 hrs 2 hrs 2 hrs 2 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 2 hrs 2 hrs 3 hrs 2 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 2 hrs 0 hrs |
| Total | 40 hrs |
Jazz Studies: Vocal Performance Requirements:
| 32-2511 32-2512 32-3511 32-2522 32-2705 32- 2800 32-3531
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Techniques in Singing I Techniques in Singing II Techniques in Singing III Styles for the Contemporary Singer Private Lessons: Jazz, Blues, Gospel Voice (5) Vocal Jazz Ensemble Vocal Improvisation
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2 hrs 2 hrs 2 hrs 2 hrs 10 hrs 1 hrs 2 hrs
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| 32-2800 32-2803 32-2811 32-2880 32-2881 32-1880 32-2863 32-2887
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Vocal Jazz Ensemble Vocal Lab Spectra: Advanced Chorus Jazz Combo Columbia College Jazz Ensemble Groove Band New Music Ensemble Performance Band and Cast
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1 hrs 1 hrs 1 hrs 1 hrs 1 hrs 1 hrs 1 hrs 1 hrs
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| Total | 23 hrs | |
| Total Required Music Courses | 63 hrs |
Additional Requirements:
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives |
42 hrs 15 hrs
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| Grand Total Required Courses | 120 hrs |