Jazz or Contemporary Music - Instrumental, BM
Offered in: Chicago
The Contemporary Major will be offered beginning in the Fall 2023 semester.
It is the goal of the Jazz and Contemporary Music program to prepare students who are interested in contemporary American vernacular musics and jazz for 21st-century careers as performers, recording artists, and literate, technically competent musicians.
The program's objectives are to:
- Help each student realize her or his unique voice as a performer and as an arranger/composer.
- Develop students' historical and practical understanding of the richness and diversity of contemporary musical idioms and styles
- Develop musicianship skills and performing ability so that students can conceive and execute musical ideas in a variety of performing situations.
- Foster habits and ideals of social justice consistent with the important role music plays in social, political, and cultural movements as well as Roosevelt University's mission.
The combo sequence is designed so that each group is devoted to a particular style emphasis. Assignments rotate each semester so that over the course of the degree, students will acquire experience in a broad array of contemporary and jazz idioms, and learn important repertory and composers associated with each through the creation of stylistically-faithful improvisations.
Technical and repertory requirements for each semester of applied study are published in the Music Conservatory Handbook (Academic Supplement). These intensify as the student progresses through the program, culminating in the senior recital, which displays the student's creativity, musical and technical abilities, understanding of the historical context and cultural significance of the music being presented, and preparation, rehearsal, and leadership skills.
Admission requirements
Please consult the CCPA Admission and Audition Information web page for the Jazz and Contemporary Music audition requirements.
Grade requirements
Bass, guitar, drumset, saxophone, trumpet, or trombone may be used as the major applied subject. C- is the minimum passing grade in Applied Music 271, 272, and 273 and the juries associated with these courses. At the completion of the student's second year, he/she must receive a minimum grade of B- in Applied Music 274 in the major area and in PERF 262 SOPHOMORE JURYto be admitted to the upper division. In the upper division, the candidate must not receive a grade lower than B- for each course in the major applied area (371 through 374), PERF 361 JUNIOR JURY, PERF 362 SENIOR JURY, and PERF 314 SENIOR RECITAL .
A grade lower than C- in any JAZZ or CMUS course will be considered a failing grade.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | ||
| ARTL 101 | THE PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN IN SOCIETY | 3 |
| COMMUNICATION | 6 | |
| COMPOSITION I: CRITICAL READING & WRITING | ||
| COMPOSITION II: INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC RESEARCH | ||
| HUMANITIES/FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS | 6 | |
| MATH OR SCIENCE | 3 | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE | 6 | |
Must include one course in African or African-American studies | ||
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Area - Jazz | ||
| Large Jazz Ensemble | 4 | |
| ENS 236 | JAZZ COMBO | 8 |
| Major Instrument 271-374 (including Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Juries and PERF 314 Senior Recital | 32 | |
| CMUS 301 Music Technology I | 3 | |
| CMUS 305 Songwriting & Arranging I | 3 | |
| CMUS 306 Songwriting & Arranging II | 3 | |
| JAZZ 310 Jazz & Contemporary Music Forum (eight semesters) | 0 | |
| Supportive Courses in Music | ||
| JAZZ 210 Jazz & Pop Theory I | 3 | |
| JAZZ 211 | ESSENTIALS OF JAZZ I | 2 |
| JAZZ 212 Essentials of Jazz II | 2 | |
| JAZZ 215 Jazz & Pop Theory II | 3 | |
| JAZZ 243 Jazz & Pop Piano Techniques I | 2 | |
| JAZZ 244 Jazz & Pop Piano Techniques II | 2 | |
| JAZZ 245 | UNDERSTANDING DRUMS AND BASS | 2 |
| JAZZ 331 Improvisation I | 2 | |
| JAZZ 332 Improvisation II | 2 | |
| JAZZ 350 | CAREERS IN MUSIC | 3 |
| MUHL 210 | THE VERNACULAR MUSIC OF THE UNITED STATES | 3 |
| MUHL 251 | HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC I | 3 |
| MUHL 252 | HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC II | 3 |
| MUHL 253 | HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC III | 3 |
| MUSC 121A & MUSC 121B & MUSC 121C | MUSICIANSHIP I:WRITTEN SKILLS and MUSICIANSHIP I:AURAL SKILLS and MUSICIANSHIP I:PIANO SKILLS | 5 |
| MUSC 122A & MUSC 122B & MUSC 122C | MUSICIANSHIP II:WRITTEN SKILLS and MUSICIANSHIP II:AURAL SKILLS and MUSICIANSHIP II:PIANO SKILLS | 5 |
| Total credit hours | 122 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Area - Contemporary | ||
| Large Jazz Ensemble | 4 | |
| ENS 236 | JAZZ COMBO | 8 |
| Major Instrument 271-374 (including Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Juries and PERF 314 Senior Recital) | 32 | |
| CMUS 301 Music Technology I | 3 | |
| CMUS 302 Music Technology II | 3 | |
| CMUS 305 Songwriting & Production I | 3 | |
| CMUS 306 Songwriting & Production II | 3 | |
| JAZZ 310 Jazz & Contemporary Music Forum (eight semesters) | 0 | |
| SUPPORTIVE COURSES IN MUSIC | ||
| JAZZ 210 Jazz & Pop Theory I | 3 | |
| JAZZ 215 Jazz & Pop Theory II | 3 | |
| JAZZ 243 Jazz & Pop Piano Techniques I | 2 | |
| JAZZ 244 Jazz & Pop Piano Techniques II | 2 | |
| JAZZ 245 | UNDERSTANDING DRUMS AND BASS | 2 |
| JAZZ 331 Improvisation I | 2 | |
| JAZZ 332 Improvisation II | 2 | |
| JAZZ 350 | CAREERS IN MUSIC | 3 |
| MUHL 210 | THE VERNACULAR MUSIC OF THE UNITED STATES | 3 |
| MUHL 241 Rock Music's Role in Society | 3 | |
| MUHL 242 The Power of Black American Music | 3 | |
| MUHL 251 | HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC I | 3 |
| or MUHL 252 | HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC II | |
| or MUHL 253 | HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC III | |
| MUSC 121A & MUSC 121B & MUSC 121C | MUSICIANSHIP I:WRITTEN SKILLS and MUSICIANSHIP I:AURAL SKILLS and MUSICIANSHIP I:PIANO SKILLS | 5 |
| MUSC 122A & MUSC 122B & MUSC 122C | MUSICIANSHIP II:WRITTEN SKILLS and MUSICIANSHIP II:AURAL SKILLS and MUSICIANSHIP II:PIANO SKILLS | 5 |
| GENERAL STUDIES (see above) | 24 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 121 | |
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.
| Year 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | Spring | Credit Hours |
| Applied Major 2711, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 3 | Applied Major 2721, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 3 |
| PERF 261 | 1 | PERF 261 | 1 |
| ARTL 101 | 3 | JAZZ 310 | 0 |
| ENG 101 | 3 | ENG 102 | 3 |
| ENS 236 | 1 | ENS 236 | 1 |
| JAZZ 310 | 0 | JAZZ 212 | 2 |
| JAZZ 211 | 2 | JAZZ 245 | 2 |
| MUSC 121A | 2 | MUSC 122A | 2 |
| MUSC 121B | 1 | MUSC 122B | 1 |
| MUSC 121C | 2 | MUSC 122C | 2 |
| 18 | 17 | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Spring | Credit Hours |
| Applied Major 2731, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 3 | Applied Major 2741, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 3 |
| PERF 262 | 1 | PERF 262 | 1 |
| JAZZ 310 | 0 | JAZZ 310 | 0 |
| ENS 236 | 1 | ENS 236 | 1 |
| CMUS 301 Music Technology I | 3 | JAZZ 215 | 3 |
| JAZZ 210 | 3 | JAZZ 244 | 2 |
| JAZZ 243 | 2 | General Studies (according to requirements) | 3 |
| General Studies (according to requirements) | 3 | General Studies (according to requirements) | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Spring | Credit Hours |
| Applied Major 3711, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 3 | Applied Major 3721, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 3 |
| PERF 361 | 1 | PERF 361 | 1 |
| JAZZ 310 | 0 | JAZZ 310 | 0 |
| ENS 236 | 1 | ENS 236 | 1 |
| Large Jazz Ensemble | 1 | Large Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| CMUS 305 Songwriting & Arranging I | 3 | CMUS 306 Songwriting & Arranging II | 3 |
| JAZZ 331 Improvisation I | 2 | JAZZ 332 Improvisation II | 2 |
| MUHL 210 | 3 | MUHL 251 | 3 |
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Spring | Credit Hours |
| Applied Major 3731, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 3 | Applied Major 3741, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 3 |
| PERF 362 | 1 | PERF 314 | 1 |
| JAZZ 310 | 0 | JAZZ 310 | 0 |
| ENS 236 | 1 | ENS 236 | 1 |
| Large Jazz Ensemble | 1 | Large Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| JAZZ 350 | 3 | MUHL 253 | 3 |
| MUHL 252 | 3 | General Studies (according to requirements) | 3 |
| General Studies (according to requirements) | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Total Credit Hours 122 | |||
- 1
Bass majors must take ESTB 271 and ESTB 272 for Year 1. ESTB 273 and ESTB 274 for Year 2. ESTB 371 and ESTB 372 for Year 3. ESTB 373 and ESTB 374 for Year 4.
- 2
Guitar majors must take EGUI 271 and EGUI 272 for Year 1. EGUI 273 and EGUI 274 for Year 2. EGUI 371 and EGUI 372 for Year 3. EGUI 373 and EGUI 374 for Year 4.
- 3
Drumset majors must take JDR 271 and JDR 272 for Year 1. JDR 273 and JDR 274 for Year 2. JDR 371 and JDR 372 for Year 3. JDR 373 and JDR 374 for Year 4.
- 4
Saxophone majors must take SAX 271 and SAX 272 for Year 1. SAX 272 and SAX 273 for Year 2. SAX 371 and SAX 372 for Year 3. SAX 373 and SAX 374 for Year 4.
- 5
Trumpet majors must take TRPT 271 and TRPT 272 for Year 1. TRPT 273 and TRPT 274 for Year 2. TRPT 371 and TRPT 372 for Year 3. TRPT 373 and TRPT 374 for Year 4.
- 6
Trombone majors must take TRBN 271 and TRBN 272 for Year 1. TRBN 273 and TRBN 274 for Year 2. TRBN 371 and TRBN 372 for Year 3. TRBN 373 and TRBN 374 for Year 4.
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.
| Year 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | Spring | Credit Hours |
| Applied Major 2711, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 3 | Applied Major 2721, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 3 |
| PERF 261 | 1 | PERF 261 | 1 |
| JAZZ 310 | 0 | JAZZ 310 | 0 |
| ARTL 101 | 3 | ENG 102 | 3 |
| ENG 101 | 3 | ENS 236 | 1 |
| ENS 236 | 1 | JAZZ 245 | 2 |
| MUSC 121A | 2 | MUSC 122A | 2 |
| MUSC 121B | 1 | MUSC 122B | 1 |
| MUSC 121C | 2 | MUSC 122C | 2 |
| Jazz or Contemporary1 | |||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Spring | Credit Hours |
| Applied Major 2731, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 3 | Applied Major 2741, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 3 |
| PERF 262 | 1 | PERF 262 | 1 |
| JAZZ 310 | 0 | JAZZ 310 | 0 |
| ENS 236 | 1 | ENS 236 | 1 |
| CMUS 301 Music Technology I | 3 | CMUS 302 Music Technology II | 3 |
| JAZZ 210 | 3 | JAZZ 215 | 3 |
| JAZZ 243 | 2 | JAZZ 244 | 2 |
| General Studies (according to requirements) | 3 | General Studies (according to requirements) | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Spring | Credit Hours |
| Applied Major 3711, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 3 | Applied Major 3721, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 3 |
| PERF 361 | 1 | PERF 361 | 1 |
| JAZZ 310 | 0 | JAZZ 310 | 0 |
| ENS 236 | 1 | ENS 236 | 1 |
| Large Jazz Ensemble | 1 | Large Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| CMUS 305 Songwriting & Arranging I | 3 | CMUS 306 Songwriting & Arranging II | 3 |
| JAZZ 331 Improvisation I | 2 | JAZZ 332 Improvisation II | 2 |
| MUHL 210 | 3 | MUHL 241 Rock Music's Role in Society | 3 |
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Spring | Credit Hours |
| Applied Major 3731, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 3 | Applied Major 3741, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 3 |
| PERF 362 | 1 | PERF 314 | 1 |
| JAZZ 310 | 0 | JAZZ 310 | 0 |
| ENS 236 | 1 | ENS 236 | 1 |
| Large Jazz Ensemble | 1 | Large Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| JAZZ 350 | 3 | General Studies (according to requirements) | 6 |
| MUHL 252, 251, or 253 | 3 | MUHL 242 The Power of Black American Music | 3 |
| General Studies (according to requirements) | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credit Hours 121 | |||
- 1
Bass majors must take ESTB 271 and ESTB 272 for Year 1. ESTB 273 and ESTB 274 for Year 2. ESTB 371 and ESTB 372 for Year 3. ESTB 373 and ESTB 374 for Year 4.
- 2
Guitar majors must take EGUI 271 and EGUI 272 for Year 1. EGUI 273 and EGUI 274 for Year 2. EGUI 371 and EGUI 372 for Year 3. EGUI 373 and EGUI 374 for Year 4.
- 3
Drumset majors must take JDR 271 and JDR 272 for Year 1. JDR 273 and JDR 274 for Year 2. JDR 371 and JDR 372 for Year 3. JDR 373 and JDR 374 for Year 4.
- 4
Saxophone majors must take SAX 271 and SAX 272 for Year 1. SAX 273 and SAX 274 for Year 2. SAX 371 and SAX 372 for Year 3. SAX 373 and SAX 374 for Year 4.
- 5
Trumpet majors must take TRPT 271 and TRPT 272 for Year 1. TRPT 273 and TRPT 274 for Year 2. TRPT 371 and TRPT 372 for Year 3. TRPT 373 and TRPT 374 for Year 4.
- 6
Trombone majors must take TRBN 271 and TRBN 272 for Year 1. TRBN 273 and TRBN 274 for Year 2. TRBN 371 and TRBN 372 for Year 3. TRBN 373 and TRBN 374 for Year 4.