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Listed below is a course grid, which will show you what courses are required for graduation and how many credits are needed.


Master of Music/Postgraduate Diploma**
Courses
Semesters
Credits
Applied Jazz Composition
4
20
Jazz Styles and Analysis
2
4
Advanced Improvisation
2
4
Grad Jazz Conducting /
Rehearsal Tech.
1
2
Jazz Pedagogy
1
2
Jazz Musician as Teacher
1
2
Film Scoring
2
4
Jazz Composition & Arranging
for Studio Orchestra
2
4
Masters of Jazz Seminar
4
8
Composition Forum
4
4
Concert Attendance
2
0
Graduation Jury and Recital
-
-
 
TOTAL:
54
**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.