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Listed below are the course grids for each degree level, which will show you what courses are required for graduation and how many credits are needed.

Bachelor of Music/Diploma*
Courses
Semesters
Credits
Major Instrument Lessons
8
28
Jazz Harmony / Counterpoint
6
12
Jazz Ear-Training
4
8
Jazz Required Piano
4
4
Jazz History
4
8
Styles and Traditions
2
4
Arranging & Composition
2
4
Rhythmic Analysis
2
4
Jazz Improvisation
8
16
Contemporary Synthesizers &
Studio Techniques
1
2
Humanities Core
4
12
Humanities Electives
4
12
The Music of Duke Ellington
1
2
Jazz Performing Ensembles
8
16
Concert Attendance
6
0
Graduation Jury and Recital
-
-
 
TOTAL:
132
*For the Diploma, all credits are required with the exception of Humanities Core and Humanities Electives.

 

Master of Music/Postgraduate Diploma**
Courses
Semesters
Credits
Major Instrument Lessons
4
20
Jazz Styles and Analysis
2
4
Advanced Improvisation
3
6
Graduate Arranging & Comp
2
4
Jazz Pedagogy
1
2
Jazz Musician as Teacher
1
2
Masters of Jazz Seminar
4
8
Jazz Performing Ensembles
4
8
Concert Attendance
2
0
Graduation Jury and Recital
-
-
 
TOTAL:
56
**For the Postgraduate Diploma, all credits are required with the exception of 6 graduate electives.

Please see the catalogue for undergraduate pre-requisites to the graduate program.