Northwestern University Bienen School of Music 32 courses
Bachelor of Music degrees in jazz require a minimum of 48 units, and include core music requirements (9 units), major requirements (27.5 units), Foundational Disciplines (5 units), and elective requirements (6.5 units). A minimum of six courses outside of Bienen are required to graduate. Dual Degree students disregard this section and follow the Foundational Discipline requirements of their other school.
Music Core Requirements
MUSIC 214-0 may also be replaced by MUSIC 216-0.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSIC 111-1 | Music Theory I | 0.5 |
| MUSIC 111-2 | Music Theory II | 0.5 |
| MUSIC 111-3 or MUSIC 211-3 | Music Theory III or Music Theory VI | 0.5 |
| JAZZ_ST 332-1 | Jazz Aural Skills I | 0.5 |
| JAZZ_ST 332-2 | Jazz Aural Skills II | 0.5 |
| JAZZ_ST 332-3 | Jazz Aural Skills III | 0.5 |
| JAZZ_ST 333-1 | Jazz Theory I | 0.5 |
| JAZZ_ST 333-2 | Jazz Theory II | 0.5 |
| MUSIC 214-0 or MUSIC 215-0 | The Classical Canon or Performers and Performance | 1 |
| JAZZ_ST 210-1 | Jazz History I | 1 |
| JAZZ_ST 210-2 | Jazz History II | 1 |
| BLK_ST 213-0 | History of the Black World | 1 |
| CONDUCT 326-0 | Foundations of Conducting | 1 |
| Total Music Core Requirements | 9 credits | |
Jazz Major Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JAZZ_ST 162-0 | Applied Jazz for Music Majors | 1 |
| JAZZ_ST 262-0 | Applied Jazz for Music Majors | 1 |
| JAZZ_ST 362-0 | Applied Jazz for Music Majors | 1 |
| JAZZ_ST 236-1 | Jazz Improvisation I | 0.5 |
| JAZZ_ST 236-2 | Jazz Improvisation II | 0.5 |
| JAZZ_ST 236-3 | Jazz Improvisation III | 0.5 |
| JAZZ_ST 336-1 | Jazz Improvisation IV | 0.5 |
| JAZZ_ST 336-2 | Jazz Improvisation V | 0.5 |
| JAZZ_ST 336-3 | Jazz Improvisation VI | 0.5 |
| JAZZ_ST 330-1 | Jazz Composition and Arranging I | 1 |
| JAZZ_ST 330-2 | Jazz Composition and Arranging II | 1 |
| JAZZ_ST 337-0 | Business of Jazz | 0.5 |
| JAZZ_ST 361-1 | Jazz Keyboard I | 0.5 |
| JAZZ_ST 361-2 | Jazz Keyboard II | 0.5 |
| JAZZ_ST 377-0 | Jazz Orchestra for Music Majors | 0.5 |
| JAZZ_ST 391-0 | Small Ensemble | 0.5 |
| JAZZ_ST 380-0 | Senior Recital | 0 |
| Total Jazz Major Requirements | 27.5 credits | |
Foundational Disciplines (5 units, chosen from 6 categories) and Elective Requirements
Social and Behavioral Sciences (1 unit)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BLK_ST 213-0 | History of the Black World | 1 |
Foundational Disciplines (5 units, chosen from 6 categories) and Elective Requirements
Electives (6.5 units, music or non-music)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JAZZ_ST 337-0 | Business of Jazz | 0.5 |
| BLK_ST 213-0 | History of the Black World | 1 |
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