Bachelor of Music in Performance - Saxophone: Jazz (MSSPEJSAX)

These programs aim to produce thoughtful and creative performing musicians. A clearly defined talent in a performance area is critical, as is the potential for future musical growth. Our goal is to help students become creative, entrepreneurial performers who are able to respect and understand the traditions of music while embracing future directions. The performance curriculum is centered around private applied lessons, masterclasses by resident and guest teachers, ensemble participation and a wide range of performance electives. There are extensive opportunities for solo, chamber music and ensemble performance as well as specialized courses in performance styles and literature, pedagogy, languages, world music, conducting, jazz, performance skills and the business of music.

Courses
Credits per year
 
1
2
3
4
HMU111H1 - Introduction to Music & Society
0.5
 
 
 
HMU126H1 - Historical Survey II
0.5
 
 
 
MMU100H1 - Lives in Music
cr
 
 
 
JMU210H1, JMU215H1 - Jazz History I & II  
1.0
 
 
JMU100Y1, JMU200Y1 - Jazz & Traditional Materials
0.67
0.67
   
JMU101Y1, JMU201Y1 - Jazz & Traditional Ear Training
0.67 0.67    
JMU104Y1 - Jazz Keyboard Skills
0.33  
 
 
JMU185Y1, 285Y1, 385Y1, 485Y1 - Applied Music & Recital 1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
JMU189Y1, 289Y1, 389Y1, 489Y1 - Jazz Orchestra
0.67** 0.67** 0.67** 0.67**
JMU191Y1, JMU291Y1 - Jazz Improvisation 0.5
0.5
   
JMU192Y1, 292Y1, 392Y1, 492Y1 - Small Jazz Ensemble 0.5
0.5
   
Music Electives (2.33 credits total)
 
 
1.33
1.0
Breadth Electives (4.0 credits; minimum of 3.0 credits from Arts & Science)
  0.5
1.5
2.0
Genre/Style requirement - 0.5 credit within the above requirements from approved list of courses    
 
 
GRAND TOTAL: 20.0
5.33
5.5
4.5
4.67
** Small Jazz Ensemble may be substituted for Major Ensemble in all years of the program (with an additional 0.17cr of Music Electives per substitution).