Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Jazz Studies
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Jazz Studies at Marshall University provides the theoretical background and performance experiences necessary for the graduate to succeed as a jazz musician in the rigors of today’s music profession.
Thirteen classes are offered in Jazz Studies, including:
| Jazz Improvisation I-IV | Large Jazz Ensembles |
| Jazz Theory | Jazz Combos |
| Jazz Arranging and Composing | Applied Lessons |
| Jazz Pedagogy and Conducting | Jazz Class Piano |
| Jazz History | |
| Jazz Styles and Analysis | Jazz Studies (BFA) – 1-page |
Master of Arts (MA) in Jazz Studies
Required Classes (27 Credits)
MUS 6XX Applied Music (8)
MUS 512 Advanced Jazz Pedagogy and Conducting (3)
MUS 559 Jazz Ensemble (4)
MUS 560 Jazz Improv Ensemble (4)
MUS 513 Advanced Jazz Styles and Analysis (2)
MUS 621 Music Research Methods (3)
MUS 681 Recital (3)
Electives (5 Credits)
MUS 649 Advanced Jazz Arranging (3)
MUS 631 Advanced Jazz Improvisation (2)
MUS 657 Jazz History (3)
Other Graduate Music Courses
Students must follow departmental policies in preparing and presenting the graduate performance recital.