Offered in: Chicago

The Bachelor of Music with a double major in Music Education (Instrumental Emphasis) and Jazz and Contemporary Music is a five-year program that integrates comprehensive teacher preparation with advanced study in jazz and contemporary performance. Designed for instrumentalists who seek both K–12 licensure and professional-level artistic development, the program combines the full Music Education curriculum with intensive applied study, ensemble participation, improvisation, and stylistic training in jazz and contemporary music.

Graduates complete all coursework required for K–12 licensure in music while meeting the artistic and technical standards of the Jazz and Contemporary Music major.

All requirements and policies governing the Music Education program apply to the double major. Please refer to the Music Education program of study page for complete details.

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. 

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-.

GPA Requirements:

Students must earn a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 in all major subject area coursework, and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 across all core, elective, and general education courses.

Residency Requirements:

The final 30 credit hours toward a student's degree must be completed at Roosevelt University, or a minimum of 60 hours must be taken in residence at Roosevelt University.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

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Ensemble participation is a defining element of conservatory training and reflects the collaborative practices of professional musicians. Students in the Interdisciplinary Conservatory are expected to participate each semester in any ensembles to which they are assigned by the relevant instructor-of-record, in consultation with the Program Director and Academic Advisor. Students enrolled in ensembles as zero-credit participants (by assignment or with special permission) receive a grade and are expected to complete the same requirements as students enrolled for credit. Students enrolled in ensembles as zero-credit participants (by assignment or with special permission) receive a grade and are expected to complete the same requirements as students enrolled for credit. Ensemble assignments are made at the beginning of each semester following placement and seating auditions.

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

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 201 (and related jury courses) is C-. The minimum passing grade in Applied Music 301 (and related jury and recital courses) is B-.

GPA Requirements:

Students must earn a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 in all major subject area coursework, and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 across all core, elective, and general education courses.

Residency Requirements:

The final 30 credit hours toward a student's degree must be completed at Roosevelt University, or a minimum of 60 hours must be taken in residence at Roosevelt University.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

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Ensemble participation is a defining element of conservatory training and reflects the collaborative practices of professional musicians. Students in the Interdisciplinary Conservatory are expected to participate each semester in any ensembles to which they are assigned by the relevant instructor-of-record, in consultation with the Program Director and Academic Advisor. Students enrolled in ensembles as zero-credit participants (by assignment or with special permission) receive a grade and are expected to complete the same requirements as students enrolled for credit. Students enrolled in ensembles as zero-credit participants (by assignment or with special permission) receive a grade and are expected to complete the same requirements as students enrolled for credit. Ensemble assignments are made at the beginning of each semester following placement and seating auditions.

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

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)