Certificate in Jazz
The Minnesota State Moorhead Certificate in Jazz is designed for Music Education students preparing for careers in teaching. The program allows students to receive additional training in Jazz, to enhance their music education training, and prepare more comprehensively for duties often required in secondary school teaching.
Jazz Certificate Requirements (Official requirements)
Jazz Certificate Courses
Total Credits: 9
Core Requirements (9 credits)
- MUS 151 Basic Commercial Keyboard (1)
- MUS 287 Commercial/Jazz Improvisation & Theory I (2)
- MUS 387 Commercial/Jazz Improvisation & Theory II (2)
- MUS 372 Commercial/Jazz Arranging (2)
- MUS 320I/MUS 330I or MUS 320J/MUS 330J Jazz Ensemble or Jazz Combo (1) *MUST BE TAKEN TWICE
Student Learning Outcomes
Gain knowledge of and experience in jazz theory, arranging, notation, history, improvisation, styles, repertoire.
*Official degree requirements can only be found in the Minnesota State Moorhead Bulletin/Catalog. The information on this webpage is a high-level overview of the degree. Please refer to the bulletin for up-to-date requirements.
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