The academic requirements for jazz studies represent a specialized course of study within the larger context of a diverse liberal arts education. Not only are these requirements designed to provide a focused and rigorous approach to the core concepts of the discipline, but they also allow ample opportunities for exploration in other subjects and departments throughout the university. By studying jazz studies at DePauw, you will develop comprehensive expertise in your field while enjoying the benefits of a well-rounded education.
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MUS 295, Jazz Theory (1 credit)
MUS 395, Jazz Arranging (1 credit)
MUS JPNJ, Jazz Piano (.25 credit)
MUS IMPR, Applied Improvisation (.5 credit)
MUS 289J, Jazz Combos (.5 credit)
COMM 318, Business of Performing Arts (1 credit)
AFST 100, Introduction to Africana Studies (1 credit)
Notes:
MUS 140 and MUS 141 are prerequisites for Jazz Theory.
Jazz Theory is a prerequisite for Jazz Arranging.
MUS 289J may overlap with the major.
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Music Scholarship (3 credits)
MUS 140, Music Theory and Musicianship I (1 credit)
MUS 141, Music Theory and Musicianship II (1 credit)
MUS 295, Topics in Music: Jazz Theory (1 credit)
Applied Music (1 credit)
MUS BAS-VOC, applied music lessons, and/or MUS 272, 274, 276, or 277, large ensembles (1 credit)
Music Creation (1 credit) >br>MUS 200, Improvisation (1 credit)
Music Elective (1 credit)
One 300-400 level elective course in jazz studies (1 credit)
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Leveraging the resources of the Creative School and the Institute of Music, the jazz studies minor at DePauw is housed in the Department of Music. This department believes that truly exceptional music training transcends conventional boundaries, seamlessly blending musical and academic excellence in a supportive community.
