Performing Arts: Music (Jazz / Commercial Emphasis) Course Sequence, Academic Programs, SUNY Orange Catalog

Performing Arts: Music (Jazz / Commercial Emphasis)

CAREER DEGREE
MIDDLETOWN CAMPUS

Jazz / Commerical Emphasis Gateway Courses:

Gateway courses: MUS 123, Piano by placement, MUS 15_ or MUS 161
Key courses: All sequential courses, MUS 123, MUS 124, MUS 223, MUS 131, MUS 132, MUS 231, MUS 232, MUS 233, MUS 163
Electives: MUS 103, MUS 104, MUS 105, MUS 107, MUS 15_ or MUS 161

Courses above have been recommended by the department to help introduce you to the program (Gateway courses) and guide you in selecting courses that will provide you with the best academic experience (Key courses and suggested Electives).

PPREREQUISITE
CCOREQUISITE
P/CPRE/COREQUISITE

First Semester

Course #	Course Name	P, C, P/C	Credits
ENG 101	Freshman English 1	P	3
MAT ___	Math (MAT 101 or higher)		3
________	Social Science Elective		3
MUS 123	Basic Musicianship 1	P/C	5
MUS ___	Piano*		2
MUS 161	Jazz Ensemble	P	1
MUS 1__	Private Instruction***		1
	Total Semester Credits		18

Milestones

During this semester, students should:

Consult departmental advisor for course selection including performance ensemble
Select area of Private Instruction (instrument or voice)

Second Semester

Course #	Course Name	P, C, P/C	Credits
ENG 102	Freshman English 2	P	3
PHY 108	Acoustics	P	3
MUS 124	Basic Musicianship 2	P/C	5
MUS ___	Piano*		2
MUS 161	Jazz Ensemble	P	1
MUS 1__	Private Instruction***		1
	Total Semester Credits		15

Milestones

During this semester, students should:

See advisor
Apply for returning scholarships
Complete first year

Third Semester

Course #	Course Name	P, C, P/C	Credits
MUS 223	Advanced Musicianship 1	P/C	4
MUS ___	Piano*		2
MUS 105	History of Jazz		3
MUS 109	Music Business		3
MUS 161	Jazz Ensemble	P	1
MUS 163	Jazz Improvisation 1		2
MUS 1__	Private Instruction***		1
	Total Semester Credits		16

Milestones

During this semester, students should:

See advisor
Keep practicing

Fourth Semester

Course #	Course Name	P, C, P/C	Credits
________	Social Science Elective		3
MUS 224	Advanced Musicianship 2	P/C	4
MUS ___	Piano*		2
MUS 10_	Music History****		3
MUS 161	Jazz Ensemble	P	1
MUS 164	Jazz Improvisation 2	P	2
MUS 226	Elements of Arranging	C	3
MUS 1__	Private Instruction***		1
	Total Semester Credits		19

Milestones

During this semester, students should:

Meet with advisor to consider employment/transfer options
Apply for graduation

TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 68

Notes:

*MUS 131, 132, 231, 232, 233, 234.

**MUS 151, 153, 155, 157, 159, 161

***MUS 170-177

****MUS103, 104, 107

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