Bachelor of Music – Jazz Studies Option
California State University, Fresno
Key Information
Campus location
Fresno, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 16,089 / per year *
Application deadline
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* with additional fees and living expenses, the overall annual cost is around $28,584
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Introduction
A major in music is designed to prepare students for careers in teaching, performance, or music-related fields. It enhances their knowledge of musical art and increases their sensitivity to the musical world around them.
The Department of Music provides the following:
- undergraduate instruction in music for those planning professional careers as performers, composers, and studio teachers, as well as those preparing for advanced degrees in performance and composition
- state-approved subject matter preparation required for a California teaching credential in music
- broad acquaintance with music for the community and non-music majors
Facilities
The music building houses recital and concert facilities, rehearsal halls, classrooms, faculty studios, offices, and student practice rooms. The building also contains recording studios, computer labs, MIDI and electronic music labs, and a tracker-action organ.
Curriculum
1. Major Requirements (89 units)
Pre-Music Major Requirements (22 units)
MUSIC 1A, MUSIC 1B, MUSIC 1C, MUSIC 1D, MUSIC 40, MUSIC 41, MUSIC 42, MUSIC 43 (16 units)
MUSIC 4A, MUSIC 4B, MUSIC 4C (6 units)
Music Core Requirements (23 units)
MUSIC 58, MUSIC 161A, MUSIC 161B, MUSIC 171A and MUSIC 170B (14 units)
MUSIC 198 Senior Recital (1 unit)
Four semesters in MUSIC 31/31E/31J/31P – MUSIC 39/39E/39J/39P appropriate to declared performing medium (4 units)
Four semesters in MUSIC 103 Ensemble appropriate to declared performing medium (4 units)
Jazz Studies Option Requirements (44 units)
MUSIC 31J - MUSIC 35J, MUSIC 39J (4 units)
MUSIC 47, MUSIC 64, and MUSIC 65 (8 units)
MUSIC 162, MUSIC 163, MUSIC 168, MUSIC 178, MUSIC 181A, and MUSIC 181B (13 units)
MUSIC 131J - MUSIC 135J or MUSIC 139J (until completion of Senior Recital) (see note) (7 units)
Two semesters in MUSIC 103JO or MUSIC 102JE (2 units)
MUSIC 117JC Jazz Combo (6 units)
MUSIC 198 Senior Recital (1 unit) [MUSIC 198 for jazz students is 2 units]
ENTR 81E (3 units)
Additional Requirements (0 units)
MUSIC 20 – Convocation (8 semesters) (0 units)
MUSIC 30JF – Jazz Forum (8 semesters) (0 units)
2. General Education Requirements (49 units)
Note: Music Majors are exempt for 9 units from GE Area C1, C3, and IC.
3. Other requirements (9 units)
American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing. Note: MUSIC 171A will count towards the M/I Requirement
4. Other Departmental and Jazz Studies Option Requirements must also be passed to complete the degree.
5. Total (132 units)