Jazz Studies
M.A. in Music with an Emphasis in Jazz Studies
The Master’s program in Jazz Studies at Marshall University offers advanced training in jazz improvisation, composition and arranging, conducting, history, and jazz performance. Graduates of the program are prepared to join the profession as jazz performers, composers, arrangers, and educators, to teach at the collegiate level, or to enter a doctoral-level jazz program.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MUS 621 | Music Research Methods | 3 |
| MUS 512 | Adv Jazz Ped & Cond | 3 |
| MUS 513 | Adv Jazz Styles / Analysis | 2 |
| MUSE 530 | Jazz Ensemble | 4 |
| MUSE 533 | Jazz Improv Ensemble | 4 |
| Applied Music | 8 | |
| MUSA 676 | Graduate Recital | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Select five (5) credits from the following: | 5 | |
| Advanced Jazz Arranging & Comp | ||
| Adv Jazz Improv | ||
| Jazz History | ||
| Select 2 credits from any MUSA, MUSE, or MUS courses. | 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 32 | |
Students must follow departmental policies in preparing and presenting the graduate performance recital.