Commercial Music (B.M.) - Jazz Studies - Resident

Commercial Music (B.M.) - Jazz Studies - Resident

Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2022 through summer 2023. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.

General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements

Communication & Information Literacy 1
ENGL 101Composition and Rhetoric3
INQR 101Inquiry1
Communications Elective3
Information Literacy Elective3
Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1
UNIV 101Foundational Skills1
Math ElectiveMATH 114 or higher3
Technology Competency 20-3
Critical Thinking 1
RLGN 105Introduction to Biblical Worldview 32
RSCH 201Research3
Critical Thinking Elective3
Civic & Global Engagement 1
EVAN 101Evangelism and the Christian Life 32
Cultural Studies Elective3
Social & Scientific Inquiry 1
Natural Science Elective3
Social Science Elective3
Christianity & Contexts 1
BIBL 105Old Testament Survey2
BIBL 110New Testament Survey2
THEO 201Theology Survey I 32
THEO 202Theology Survey II 32
Total Hours41-44
1

Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements

2

All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course

3

Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (2 c.h.) & EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life (2 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 Theology Survey I (2 c.h.) & THEO 202 Theology Survey II (2 c.h.) waived

Major Requirements

Major Foundational Courses
MUSC 200Music, Art, Worship and Culture 13
Music Literature Elective 1,2,33
Total Hours6
1

Course may fulfill select general education requirements

2

Choose one course from the following: MUSC 213 Survey of Popular and Jazz Literature Music (3 c.h.), MUSC 314 Music in World Cultures (3 c.h.)3, or MUSC 371 Survey of Songwriting Literature (3 c.h.)3

3

MUSC 213 Survey of Popular and Jazz Literature Music (3 c.h.) or MUSC 371 Survey of Songwriting Literature (3 c.h.) is recommended

Major Core
MUSC 105Harmonic Practices and Theory I3
MUSC 106Harmonic Practices and Theory II3
MUSC 107Musicianship I1
MUSC 108Musicianship II1
MUSC 203Commercial Music Theory and Harmonic Practices I2
MUSC 204Commercial Music Theory and Harmonic Practices II2
MUSC 207Muscianship III1
MUSC 208Muscianship IV1
MUSC 218Fundamentals of Music Production and Audio Engineering3
MUSC 330Music Technology: Notation and DAW3
MUSC 360Commercial Improvisation Techniques2
MUSC 372Entrepreneurship in the Christian Music Community3
Total Hours25
Concentration
CMUS 261Concert Promotions and Tour Management3
CMUS 423Commercial Music Portfolio1
MUSC 143Jazz Improvisation and Lab I3
MUSC 310Principles of Arranging3
MUSC 311Music History: Antiquity - 17503
MUSC 312Music History: Since 17503
MUSC 315Basic Conducting2
MUSC 326History of Jazz3
MUSC 327Jazz Styles and Analysis3
MUSC 334Music Technology: Logic and ProTools3
or CINE 271 Pro Tools Fundamentals I
MUSC 364Contemporary Styles Survey I1
or MUSC 365 Contemporary Styles Survey II
MUSC 366Jazz Arranging3
MUSC 468Senior Commercial Music Program1
MUSC 499Internship1-6
Ensemble
MUSC 183Jazz Ensemble I1
MUSC 183Jazz Ensemble I1
MUSC 183Jazz Ensemble I1
MUSC 183Jazz Ensemble I1
MUSC 193Chamber Music Ensemble I1
MUSC 193Chamber Music Ensemble I1
MUSC 483Jazz Ensemble II1
MUSC 483Jazz Ensemble II1
MUSC 483Jazz Ensemble II1
MUSC 483Jazz Ensemble II1
MUSC 493Chamber Music Ensemble II1
MUSC 493Chamber Music Ensemble II1
Applied Music Studies
MUSC 398Junior Recital1
Primary Instrument (refer to chart)
Choose 13 credit hours of Applied Music Studies – Primary Instrument courses13
Secondary Instrument (refer to chart)
MUSC 243Group Piano III1
Choose two credit hours of Applied Music Studies – Secondary Instrument courses2
Total Hours62-67

Applied Music Studies (Primary Instrument – 13 hours)

Students must choose Voice, Piano or Guitar/Strings/Brass/Woodwinds/Percussion as their Primary Instrument.

Voice Primary

MUSC 121Voice (Freshman)1
MUSC 122Voice (Freshman)2
MUSC 221Voice Sophomore2
MUSC 222Voice Sophomore2
MUSC 321Voice (Junior)2
MUSC 322Voice (Junior)1
MUSC 421Voice (Senior)2
MUSC 422Voice (Senior)1
Total Hours13

Piano Primary

MUSC 141Private Piano (Freshman)1
MUSC 142Private Piano (Freshman)2
MUSC 241Private Piano Sophomore2
MUSC 242Private Piano Sophomore2
MUSC 341Private Piano (Junior)2
MUSC 342Private Piano (Junior)1
MUSC 441Private Piano Senior2
MUSC 442Private Piano Senior1
Total Hours13

 Guitar/Strings/Brass/Woodwinds/Percussion Primary

MUSC 151Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Freshman1
MUSC 152Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Freshman2
MUSC 251Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Sophomore2
MUSC 252Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Sophomore2
MUSC 351Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Junior2
MUSC 352Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Junior1
MUSC 451Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds Percussion (Senior)2
MUSC 452Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds Percussion (Senior)1
Total Hours13

Applied Music Studies (Secondary Instrument – 2 Hours)

Choose one credit hour of the following:1
MUSC 247
Jazz Piano I
MUSC 248
Jazz Guitar
Choose one credit hour of the following:1
MUSC 347
Jazz Piano II
MUSC 348
Jazz Guitar II
Total Hours2

Additional Major Requirements

  • Keyboard Proficiency Exam
  • Freshman Promotional Jury
  • Sophomore Performance Review
  • Attendance at 32 approved concerts and recitals

All applicable prerequisites must be met

Graduation Requirements

  • 128 Total hours
  • 2.0 Overall grade point average
  • 32 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
  • Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
  • 25% Of major and concentration taken through Liberty University
  • 32 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
  • Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
  • CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
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