All applied study requires audition by the appropriate area committee. All students seeking entrance into the Jazz Studies Option must first gain acceptance into the program through audition by the Jazz Studies Area and into the applied music course related to their instrument of study. A total of 53 units is required in this option, which prepares students in jazz performance production, composition, recording, and conducting. A total of 51-53 units is required in this option which prepares students to perform art songs in the style and manner of the period in which they were written, to demonstrate awareness of poetic song content by translation from at least three foreign languages, and to prepare repertoire and recital programs. A total of 53 units is required in this option, which prepares students for performance in small ensembles and in band or orchestra.
Students study the preparation of repertoire and recital programs.
Prior to graduation, students prepare and successfully perform a 50-minute recital of solo works from the Baroque, Classic, Romantic and Contemporary periods. A total of 53 units is required in this option which emphasizes high standards in performance of solo and ensemble literature. Performance requirements include two solo recitals plus a concerto or other ensemble performance. All students desiring entrance into the performance options must be accepted by audition before the appropriate area faculty. This normally occurs prior to commencing music studies at the University, but may occur at any time prior to enrollment in upper division music courses.