Offered in: Chicago

The Bachelor of Music with a double major in Music Education, Instrumental Emphasis and Jazz/Contemporary Music is a five-year program that combines teacher-preparation coursework with the full range of performance-related studies for jazz instrumentalists. All requirements and policies for the Music Education program apply to the double major programs; please refer to the Music Education program of study page.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Prospective double majors will prepare the audition requirements for Jazz and Contemporary music (instrumental), as published on the CCPA Admission and Audition Information web page for the Jazz and Contemporary Music audition requirements. An interview with the Music Education faculty is also required. 

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

A student must earn at least 60 credit hours at Roosevelt University.

MINIMUM GRADE REQUIREMENTS

Satisfactory completion of the music core is a requirement for licensure. Any grade lower than C in any music, music education, education, or professional education course is considered a failing grade and will not fulfill degree requirements.

The minimum passing grade in Applied Music 271 (and related jury courses) is C-. The minimum passing grade in Applied Music 371 (and related jury and recital courses) is B-.

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 to remain in good standing and graduate.

All course requirements (except for ME 310 STUDENT TEACHING INTERNSHIP) must be completed before the semester of student teaching.

All course requirements must be completed before the semester of student teaching.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

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Enrollment in ensembles is contingent upon placement and assignment. All students in the Interdisciplinary Conservatory are required to participate in all ensembles to which they are assigned by the Chair and Program Director of Ensembles. Assignments are made at the beginning of each semester following placement and seating auditions.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

A student must earn at least 60 credit hours at Roosevelt University.

MINIMUM GRADE REQUIREMENTS

Satisfactory completion of the music core is a requirement for licensure. Any grade lower than C in any music, music education, education, or professional education course is considered a failing grade and will not fulfill degree requirements.

The minimum passing grade in Applied Music 271 (and related jury courses) is C-. The minimum passing grade in Applied Music 371 (and related jury and recital courses) is B-.

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 to remain in good standing and graduate.

All course requirements (except for ME 310 STUDENT TEACHING INTERNSHIP) must be completed before the semester of student teaching.

All course requirements must be completed before the semester of student teaching.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

¹

Enrollment in ensembles is contingent upon placement and assignment. All students in the Interdisciplinary Conservatory are required to participate in all ensembles to which they are assigned by the Chair and Program Director of Ensembles. Assignments are made at the beginning of each semester following placement and seating auditions.

Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).

Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different.

Degree Map (Instrumental)

Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).

Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different.

Degree Map (Piano)