Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Degree Program

Four-Year Degree

Students must complete all courses outlined in one of the following major areas of study to be eligible for the Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies degree:

  • Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies - Arranging/Composition

  • Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies - Education Stream

  • Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies - Instrumental Performance

  • Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies - Vocal Performance

These major areas of study may include Jazz or Music electives which should be chosen in consultation with the coordinator of the program.

Certain courses in the third and fourth years of the degree program are offered on a rotational basis every two years. Be sure to consider the year that these courses are due to be offered when planning your course load for the year. The courses offered on a rotational basis are subject to change, but presently are JAZZ 460, MUS. 210/211 and MUS. 218/219.

Admission Requirements

  • Jazz Studies Diploma OR acceptable transfer equivalent.

  • English Language Requirement, TOEFL/ELA/IELTS/CAEL/PTE for students whose primary language is not English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): paper=560, computer=220, internet=83, or English Language Assessment (ELA)=145, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)=6.5 overall, and no one score less than 6, or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)=70, or Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)=56 or Capilano University ESLF 080 with a minimum B+ grade.

  • Interview. Audition for transfer students only.

  • For Transfer students from other post-secondary Music programs, placement tests in theory, keyboard and aural skills are required before credits can be transferred.

Academic Course Requirement

 Credits
 24.0
ENGL 100, and 103, 104, 105 or 1066.0
Humanities6.0
Social Sciences6.0
Science/Math3.0
Elective (must be an academic course from one of the above areas.)3.0

Note

It is expected that all English requirements will be completed before entrance into the third year of the program. Note that the education stream requires 30 credits of general electives.

Education Stream Requirements

Secondary Music Teaching

Instrumentalists in the Education Stream who wish to enter secondary music teaching should include at least one year of a vocal ensemble and one year of secondary Private Music Instruction (PMI) in voice in their programs. Suitable Vocal Ensembles would include the Capilano University Festival Chorus, Capilano Singers, Jazz Choir, and Jazz Vocal Ensemble. Students whose major is a woodwind instrument may substitute secondary vocal PMI instruction for Class Woodwinds; brass majors may similarly substitute secondary vocal PMI for Class Brass, and percussion majors for Class Percussion. Pianists may substitute secondary voice PMI for the four credits of Class Piano normally required for the degree.

Elementary Teaching

Students interested in elementary teaching should be sure to include three credits of laboratory science, three credits of mathematics and three credits of history or geography. Of all general electives completed, six credits should be in Canadian Studies.

Ensemble Requirements

All large jazz ensembles, regardless of the actual number of weekly hours of attendance required, have an assigned unit value of one credit. Similarly, only one credit per term of any traditional (ENSM) ensemble may be applied of the Jazz Studies diploma or degree.

A term profile requiring two credit hours of ensemble is met by enrolment in two separate ensembles.

Students terminating in the two-year diploma program may meet their ensemble requirements through the completion of any four ensemble courses.

Students enrolled in the four year Jazz Studies degree program are required to complete a combination of traditional and jazz ensembles to complete their requirements. The required combinations are as follows:

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Ensemble Requirements

For all instruments other than percussion, eight large ensemble credits, including two terms of traditional ensembles met by enrolment in the Capilano University Community Choir, the Capilano Singers, or the Capilano University Wind Ensemble.

Four terms of jazz ensemble, including Jazz Ensemble (ENSJ 135 and up), Jazz Choir (ENSJ 105 and up), Guitar/Bass Ensemble (ENSJ 220 and up) and Percussion Ensemble (ENSJ 140 and up).

Two additional terms of ensembles: for instrumentalists these may be jazz or traditional ensembles, for vocalists these will be ENSJ 306 and 356.

In addition to the above, percussionists must participate in at least four terms of percussion ensemble, three of which may replace JAZZ 282 and 283 (Improvisation I and II) bringing their total number of ensembles up to a minimum of 11.

Arranging/Composition Ensemble Requirements

Eight large ensemble credits, including: two terms of traditional ensembles, four terms of jazz ensembles, and two additional terms of either jazz or traditional ensembles. (See Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Ensemble Requirements for lists of appropriate traditional and jazz ensembles.)

Education Stream Ensemble Requirements

For all instruments other than percussion, eight large ensemble credits, including:

Instrumentalists: Four terms each of traditional and jazz ensembles.

Vocalists: Two terms of traditional ensembles, two terms of vocal jazz ensembles (ENSJ 306 and 356) and four terms of jazz ensembles.

(See Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Ensemble Requirements for lists of appropriate traditional and jazz ensembles.)

Instrumental Performance Ensemble Requirements

For all majors other than percussion, twelve large ensemble credits, including the following:

  • Two terms of traditional ensembles. These can be met by enrolment in the Capilano University Festival Chorus, the Capilano Singers or the Capilano University Wind Ensemble.

  • Eight terms of jazz ensemble including Jazz Ensemble (ENSJ 135 and up), Jazz Choir (ENSJ 105 and up), Instrumental Ensemble (ENSJ 136 and up) and Guitar/Bass Ensemble (ENSJ 220 and up). (Note the Guitar/Bass Ensemble I/II, while providing diploma students with two large ensemble credits, is not acceptable for large ensemble credit in the degree program.)

  • Two additional terms of either jazz or traditional ensembles.

Piano, guitar and bass performance majors can sometimes substitute other courses to complete their ensemble requirements. This is done through special arrangement with the coordinator of the program.

Percussion students are expected to complete two terms of traditional ensemble, four terms of jazz ensemble (other than percussion ensemble), and eight terms of percussion ensemble, for a total of fourteen ensemble credits. Three of these percussion ensembles can replace the normal improvisation requirement (JAZZ 282/283).

Percussion students wishing to take JAZZ 282/283 must gain permission of both instructors to audition.

PPMI Percussionists will need to complete an additional 3.0 credits in lieu of JAZZ 382 and 383 (Improvisation III and IV). These need not be ensembles.

Vocal Performance Ensemble Requirements

Twelve large ensemble credits, including the following:

Two terms of concert choir: Capilano University Festival Chorus or the Capilano Singers (ENSM 100/150)

Four terms of jazz choir: Nite Cap or Capital Jazz (ENSJ 105 and up)

Four terms of Jazz Vocal Ensemble (ENSJ 306 and up)

Two additional terms of either Jazz or Traditional ensembles.

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Degree

Intakes:CampusTermsFull/Part Time
 North VancouverFallBoth

Students choosing ENSM rather than ENSJ courses will be taking 2.0 credits per semester rather than 1.0 credit and therefore will graduate with more credits by the end of their program. A maximum of 1.0 credit per term from Private Music Instruction - Secondary may be applied towards the degree and only after consultation with the Coordinator

Diploma Pre-requisiteCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits62.50
Required:62.50
JAZZJazz Studies Diploma or equivalent transfer62.50
Third Year, Fall TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits15.00
Required:4.50
JAZZ 172Arranging I1.50
JAZZ 240Form and Analysis1.50
JAZZ 370Jazz Styles1.50
Choose 3.00 credits of electives:3.00
University Transferable Elective - excluding Jazz and Music3.00
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:1.00
ENSJ 305Jazz Choir1.00
ENSJ 306Jazz Vocal Ensemble I (by audition only)1.00
ENSJ 320Guitar/Bass Ensemble V1.00
ENSJ 335Jazz Ensemble V1.00
ENSJ 336Instrumental Ensemble V1.00
ENSJ 340Percussion Ensemble V1.00
ENSJ 405Jazz Choir1.00
ENSM 100Choir Ensemble I2.00
ENSM 110Instrumental Ensemble I2.00
ENSM 200Choir Ensemble III2.00
ENSM 210Instrumental Ensemble III2.00
Choose 2.00 credits from the following list:2.00
PMI 526Jazz Guitar2.00
PMI 527Jazz Bass2.00
PMI 528Jazz Piano2.00
PMI 530Jazz Flute2.00
PMI 534Jazz Saxophone2.00
PMI 535Jazz Trumpet2.00
PMI 536Jazz Trombone2.00
PMI 538Jazz Bowed Strings2.00
PMI 540Jazz Percussion2.00
PMI 545Jazz Voice2.00
Choose 4.50 credits from the following list:4.50
JAZZ 250Introduction to Live Music Production1.50
JAZZ 372Arranging III1.50
JAZZ 382Improvisation III1.50
JAZZ 394Small Ensemble V1.50
JAZZ 460Commercial Relations in Music1.50
MUS 210Class Woodwinds I1.50
MUS 218Class Brass1.50
MUS 361Method Studies in Music Education: Orff Methodology1.50
PMIPrivate Music Instruction - Secondary1.00
Third Year, Spring TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits15.00
Required:3.00
JAZZ 241Counterpoint1.50
JAZZ 272Arranging II1.50
Choose 3.00 credits of electives:3.00
University Transferable Elective - excluding Jazz and Music3.00
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:1.00
ENSJ 355Jazz Choir1.00
ENSJ 356Jazz Vocal Ensemble II1.00
ENSJ 370Guitar/Bass Ensemble VI1.00
ENSJ 385Jazz Ensemble VI1.00
ENSJ 386Instrumental Ensemble VI1.00
ENSJ 390Percussion Ensemble VI1.00
ENSM 150Choir Ensemble II2.00
ENSM 160Instrumental Ensemble II2.00
ENSM 250Choir Ensemble IV2.00
ENSM 260Instrumental Ensemble IV2.00
Choose 2.00 credits from the following list:2.00
PMI 626Jazz Guitar2.00
PMI 627Jazz Bass2.00
PMI 628Jazz Piano2.00
PMI 630Jazz Flute2.00
PMI 634Jazz Saxophone2.00
PMI 635Jazz Trumpet2.00
PMI 636Jazz Trombone2.00
PMI 638Jazz Bowed Strings2.00
PMI 640Jazz Percussion2.00
PMI 645Jazz Voice2.00
Choose 6.00 credits from the following list:6.00
JAZZ 383Improvisation IV1.50
JAZZ 395Small Ensemble VI1.50
JAZZ 472Jazz Arranging IV1.50
MUS 211Class Woodwinds II1.50
MUS 219Class Percussion1.50
PMIPrivate Music Instruction - Secondary1.00
Fourth Year, Fall TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits18.00
Required:4.50
JAZZ 30020th Century Theory3.00
JAZZ 410Conducting I1.50
Choose 3.00 credits of electives:3.00
University Transferable Elective - excluding Jazz and Music3.00
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:1.00
ENSJ 406Jazz Vocal Ensemble III1.00
ENSJ 435Jazz Ensemble VII1.00
ENSJ 436Instrumental Ensemble VII1.00
ENSJ 440Percussion Ensemble VII1.00
ENSM 100Choir Ensemble I2.00
ENSM 110Instrumental Ensemble I2.00
ENSM 200Choir Ensemble III2.00
ENSM 210Instrumental Ensemble III2.00
Choose 2.00 credits from the following list:2.00
PMI 726Jazz Guitar2.00
PMI 727Jazz Bass2.00
PMI 728Jazz Piano2.00
PMI 730Jazz Flute2.00
PMI 734Jazz Saxophone2.00
PMI 735Jazz Trumpet2.00
PMI 736Jazz Trombone2.00
PMI 738Jazz Bowed Strings2.00
PMI 740Jazz Percussion2.00
PMI 745Jazz Voice2.00
Choose 7.50 credits from the following list:7.50
JAZZ 250Introduction to Live Music Production1.50
JAZZ 372Arranging III1.50
JAZZ 382Improvisation III1.50
JAZZ 394Small Ensemble V1.50
JAZZ 460Commercial Relations in Music1.50
JAZZ 494Small Ensemble VII1.50
MUS 210Class Woodwinds I1.50
MUS 218Class Brass1.50
MUS 361Method Studies in Music Education: Orff Methodology1.50
PMIPrivate Music Instruction - Secondary1.00
Fourth Year, Spring TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits13.50
Total Program Credits124.00
Required:4.50
JAZZ 310Jazz Pedagogy1.50
JAZZ 411Conducting II1.50
JAZZ 470World Music1.50
Choose 3.00 credits of electives:3.00
University Transferable Elective - excluding Jazz and Music3.00
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:1.00
ENSJ 455Jazz Choir1.00
ENSJ 456Jazz Vocal Ensemble IV1.00
ENSJ 485Jazz Ensemble VIII1.00
ENSJ 486Instrumental Ensemble VIII1.00
ENSJ 490Percussion Ensemble VIII1.00
ENSM 150Choir Ensemble II2.00
ENSM 160Instrumental Ensemble II2.00
ENSM 250Choir Ensemble IV2.00
ENSM 260Instrumental Ensemble IV2.00
Choose 2.00 credits from the following list:2.00
PMI 826Jazz Guitar2.00
PMI 827Jazz Bass2.00
PMI 828Jazz Piano2.00
PMI 830Jazz Flute2.00
PMI 834Jazz Saxophone2.00
PMI 835Jazz Trumpet2.00
PMI 836Jazz Trombone2.00
PMI 838Jazz Bowed Strings2.00
PMI 840Jazz Percussion2.00
PMI 845Jazz Voice2.00
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:3.00
JAZZ 383Improvisation IV1.50
JAZZ 395Small Ensemble VI1.50
JAZZ 495Small Ensemble VIII1.50
MUS 211Class Woodwinds II1.50
MUS 219Class Percussion1.50
PMIPrivate Music Instruction - Secondary1.00

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Degree - Education Stream

Intakes:CampusTermsFull/Part Time
 North VancouverFallBoth

This program does not accept applications. However, Jazz Degree students can work towards earning this credential. Students choosing ENSM rather than ENSJ courses will be taking 2.0 credits per semester rather than 1.0 credit and therefore will graduate with more credits by the end of their program. A maximum of 1.0 credit per term from Private Music Instruction - Secondary may be applied towards the degree and only after consultation with the Coordinator

Diploma pre-requisiteCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits62.50
Required:62.50
JAZZJazz Studies Diploma or transfer equivalent62.50
Third Year, Fall TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits16.50
Required:4.50
JAZZ 172Arranging I1.50
JAZZ 240Form and Analysis1.50
JAZZ 370Jazz Styles1.50
Choose 3.00 credits of electives:3.00
University Transferable Elective - excluding Jazz and Music3.00
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:1.00
ENSJ 305Jazz Choir1.00
ENSJ 306Jazz Vocal Ensemble I (by audition only)1.00
ENSJ 320Guitar/Bass Ensemble V1.00
ENSJ 335Jazz Ensemble V1.00
ENSJ 336Instrumental Ensemble V1.00
ENSJ 340Percussion Ensemble V1.00
ENSM 100Choir Ensemble I2.00
ENSM 110Instrumental Ensemble I2.00
ENSM 200Choir Ensemble III2.00
ENSM 210Instrumental Ensemble III2.00
Choose 2.00 credits from the following list:2.00
PMI 526Jazz Guitar2.00
PMI 527Jazz Bass2.00
PMI 528Jazz Piano2.00
PMI 530Jazz Flute2.00
PMI 534Jazz Saxophone2.00
PMI 535Jazz Trumpet2.00
PMI 536Jazz Trombone2.00
PMI 538Jazz Bowed Strings2.00
PMI 540Jazz Percussion2.00
PMI 545Jazz Voice2.00
Choose 4.50 credits from the following list:4.50
JAZZ 250Introduction to Live Music Production1.50
JAZZ 372Arranging III1.50
JAZZ 382Improvisation III1.50
JAZZ 394Small Ensemble V1.50
JAZZ 494Small Ensemble VII1.50
MUS 361Method Studies in Music Education: Orff Methodology1.50
PMIPrivate Music Instruction - Secondary1.00
Choose 1.50 credits from the following list:1.50
MUS 210Class Woodwinds I1.50
MUS 218Class Brass1.50
Third Year, Spring TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits18.00
Required:3.00
JAZZ 241Counterpoint1.50
JAZZ 272Arranging II1.50
Choose 6.00 credits of electives:6.00
University Transferable Elective - excluding Jazz and Music6.00
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:1.00
ENSJ 355Jazz Choir1.00
ENSJ 356Jazz Vocal Ensemble II1.00
ENSJ 370Guitar/Bass Ensemble VI1.00
ENSJ 385Jazz Ensemble VI1.00
ENSJ 386Instrumental Ensemble VI1.00
ENSJ 390Percussion Ensemble VI1.00
ENSM 150Choir Ensemble II2.00
ENSM 160Instrumental Ensemble II2.00
ENSM 250Choir Ensemble IV2.00
ENSM 260Instrumental Ensemble IV2.00
Choose 2.00 credits from the following list:2.00
PMI 626Jazz Guitar2.00
PMI 627Jazz Bass2.00
PMI 628Jazz Piano2.00
PMI 630Jazz Flute2.00
PMI 634Jazz Saxophone2.00
PMI 635Jazz Trumpet2.00
PMI 636Jazz Trombone2.00
PMI 638Jazz Bowed Strings2.00
PMI 640Jazz Percussion2.00
PMI 645Jazz Voice2.00
Choose 4.50 credits from the following list:4.50
JAZZ 250Introduction to Live Music Production1.50
JAZZ 383Improvisation IV1.50
JAZZ 395Small Ensemble VI1.50
JAZZ 472Jazz Arranging IV1.50
JAZZ 495Small Ensemble VIII1.50
PMIPrivate Music Instruction - Secondary1.00
Choose 1.50 credits from the following list:1.50
MUS 211Class Woodwinds II1.50
MUS 219Class Percussion1.50
Fourth Year, Fall TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits17.00
Required:4.50
JAZZ 30020th Century Theory3.00
JAZZ 410Conducting I1.50
Choose 1.50 credits from the following list:1.50
MUS 210Class Woodwinds I1.50
MUS 218Class Brass1.50
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:1.00
ENSJ 405Jazz Choir1.00
ENSJ 406Jazz Vocal Ensemble III1.00
ENSJ 435Jazz Ensemble VII1.00
ENSJ 436Instrumental Ensemble VII1.00
ENSJ 440Percussion Ensemble VII1.00
ENSM 100Choir Ensemble I2.00
ENSM 110Instrumental Ensemble I2.00
ENSM 200Choir Ensemble III2.00
ENSM 210Instrumental Ensemble III2.00
Required:8.00
Choral Pedagogy: Secondary (Taken at UBC-MUED 303)4.00
Instrumental Pedagogy: Secondary (Taken at UBC-MUED302)4.00
Choose 2.00 credits from the following list:2.00
PMI 726Jazz Guitar2.00
PMI 727Jazz Bass2.00
PMI 728Jazz Piano2.00
PMI 730Jazz Flute2.00
PMI 734Jazz Saxophone2.00
PMI 735Jazz Trumpet2.00
PMI 736Jazz Trombone2.00
PMI 738Jazz Bowed Strings2.00
PMI 740Jazz Percussion2.00
PMI 745Jazz Voice2.00
Fourth Year, Spring TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits18.00
Total Program Credits132.00
Required:4.50
JAZZ 310Jazz Pedagogy1.50
JAZZ 411Conducting II1.50
JAZZ 470World Music1.50
Choose 9.00 credits of electives:9.00
University Transferable Elective - excluding Jazz and Music9.00
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:1.00
ENSJ 455Jazz Choir1.00
ENSJ 456Jazz Vocal Ensemble IV1.00
ENSJ 485Jazz Ensemble VIII1.00
ENSJ 486Instrumental Ensemble VIII1.00
ENSJ 490Percussion Ensemble VIII1.00
ENSM 150Choir Ensemble II2.00
ENSM 160Instrumental Ensemble II2.00
ENSM 250Choir Ensemble IV2.00
ENSM 260Instrumental Ensemble IV2.00
Choose 2.00 credits from the following list:2.00
PMI 826Jazz Guitar2.00
PMI 827Jazz Bass2.00
PMI 828Jazz Piano2.00
PMI 830Jazz Flute2.00
PMI 834Jazz Saxophone2.00
PMI 835Jazz Trumpet2.00
PMI 836Jazz Trombone2.00
PMI 838Jazz Bowed Strings2.00
PMI 840Jazz Percussion2.00
PMI 845Jazz Voice2.00
Choose 1.50 credits from the following list:1.50
MUS 211Class Woodwinds II1.50
MUS 219Class Percussion1.50

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Degree - Arranging/Composition

Intakes:CampusTermsFull/Part Time
 North VancouverFallBoth

This program does not accept applications. However, Jazz Degree students can work towards earning this credential. Students choosing ENSM rather than ENSJ courses will be taking 2.0 credits per semester rather than 1.0 credit and therefore will graduate with more credits by the end of their program. A maximum of 1.0 credit per term from Private Music Instruction - Secondary may be applied towards the degree and only after consultation with the Coordinator. JAZZ 460 to be taken in Fall term 3rd or 4th year depending upon offering.

Diploma Pre-requisiteCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits62.50
Required:62.50
JAZZJazz Studies Diploma or equivalent transfer62.50
Third Year, Fall TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits16.00
Required:8.00
JAZZ 271Music History I3.00
JAZZ 30020th Century Theory3.00
PMI 544Composition2.00
Choose 3.00 credits of electives:3.00
University Transferable Elective - excluding Jazz and Music3.00
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:1.00
ENSJ 305Jazz Choir1.00
ENSJ 306Jazz Vocal Ensemble I (by audition only)1.00
ENSJ 320Guitar/Bass Ensemble V1.00
ENSJ 335Jazz Ensemble V1.00
ENSJ 336Instrumental Ensemble V1.00
ENSJ 340Percussion Ensemble V1.00
ENSM 100Choir Ensemble I2.00
ENSM 110Instrumental Ensemble I2.00
ENSM 200Choir Ensemble III2.00
ENSM 210Instrumental Ensemble III2.00
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:3.00
JAZZ 250Introduction to Live Music Production1.50
JAZZ 382Improvisation III1.50
JAZZ 394Small Ensemble V1.50
MUS 210Class Woodwinds I1.50
MUS 218Class Brass1.50
MUS 361Method Studies in Music Education: Orff Methodology1.50
PMIPrivate Music Instruction - Secondary1.00
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:1.00
PMI 576Jazz Guitar1.00
PMI 577Jazz Bass1.00
PMI 578Jazz Piano1.00
PMI 579Jazz Voice1.00
PMI 580Jazz Flute1.00
PMI 584Jazz Saxophone1.00
PMI 585Jazz Trumpet1.00
PMI 586Jazz Trombone1.00
PMI 588Jazz Bowed Strings1.00
PMI 590Jazz Percussion1.00
Third Year, Spring TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits13.00
Required:5.00
JAZZ 273Music History II3.00
PMI 644Composition2.00
Choose 3.00 credits of electives:3.00
University Transferable Elective - excluding Jazz and Music3.00
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:3.00
JAZZ 383Improvisation IV1.50
JAZZ 395Small Ensemble VI1.50
MUS 211Class Woodwinds II1.50
MUS 219Class Percussion1.50
PMIPrivate Music Instruction - Secondary1.00
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:1.00
ENSJ 355Jazz Choir1.00
ENSJ 356Jazz Vocal Ensemble II1.00
ENSJ 370Guitar/Bass Ensemble VI1.00
ENSJ 385Jazz Ensemble VI1.00
ENSJ 386Instrumental Ensemble VI1.00
ENSJ 390Percussion Ensemble VI1.00
ENSM 150Choir Ensemble II2.00
ENSM 160Instrumental Ensemble II2.00
ENSM 250Choir Ensemble IV2.00
ENSM 260Instrumental Ensemble IV2.00
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:1.00
PMI 676Jazz Guitar1.00
PMI 677Jazz Bass1.00
PMI 678Jazz Piano1.00
PMI 679Jazz Voice1.00
PMI 680Jazz Flute1.00
PMI 684Jazz Saxophone1.00
PMI 685Jazz Trumpet1.00
PMI 686Jazz Trombone Secondary1.00
PMI 688Jazz Bowed Strings1.00
PMI 690Jazz Percussion1.00
Fourth Year, Fall TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits16.00
Required:8.00
JAZZ 370Jazz Styles1.50
JAZZ 372Arranging III1.50
JAZZ 410Conducting I1.50
JAZZ 460Commercial Relations in Music1.50
PMI 744Composition2.00
Choose 3.00 credits of electives:3.00
University Transferable Elective - excluding Jazz and Music3.00
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:3.00
JAZZ 250Introduction to Live Music Production1.50
JAZZ 382Improvisation III1.50
JAZZ 394Small Ensemble V1.50
JAZZ 494Small Ensemble VII1.50
MUS 210Class Woodwinds I1.50
MUS 218Class Brass1.50
MUS 361Method Studies in Music Education: Orff Methodology1.50
PMIPrivate Music Instruction - Secondary1.00
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:1.00
ENSJ 405Jazz Choir1.00
ENSJ 406Jazz Vocal Ensemble III1.00
ENSJ 435Jazz Ensemble VII1.00
ENSJ 436Instrumental Ensemble VII1.00
ENSJ 440Percussion Ensemble VII1.00
ENSM 100Choir Ensemble I2.00
ENSM 110Instrumental Ensemble I2.00
ENSM 200Choir Ensemble III2.00
ENSM 210Instrumental Ensemble III2.00
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:1.00
PMI 776Jazz Guitar Secondary1.00
PMI 777Jazz Bass Secondary1.00
PMI 778Jazz Piano Secondary1.00
PMI 779Jazz Voice1.00
PMI 780Jazz Flute Secondary1.00
PMI 784Commercial Saxophone1.00
PMI 785Jazz Trumpet Secondary1.00
PMI 786Jazz Trombone Secondary1.00
PMI 788Jazz Bowed Strings1.00
PMI 790Jazz Percussion Secondary1.00
Fourth Year, Spring TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits15.50
Total Program Credits123.00
Required:9.00
JAZZ 310Jazz Pedagogy1.50
JAZZ 411Conducting II1.50
JAZZ 470World Music1.50
JAZZ 472Jazz Arranging IV1.50
PPMI 844Private Music Instruction - Performance3.00
Choose 3.00 credits of electives:3.00
University Transferable Elective - excluding Jazz and Music3.00
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:1.00
ENSJ 455Jazz Choir1.00
ENSJ 456Jazz Vocal Ensemble IV1.00
ENSJ 485Jazz Ensemble VIII1.00
ENSJ 486Instrumental Ensemble VIII1.00
ENSJ 490Percussion Ensemble VIII1.00
ENSM 150Choir Ensemble II2.00
ENSM 160Instrumental Ensemble II2.00
ENSM 250Choir Ensemble IV2.00
ENSM 260Instrumental Ensemble IV2.00
Choose 1.50 credits from the following list:1.50
JAZZ 383Improvisation IV1.50
JAZZ 395Small Ensemble VI1.50
JAZZ 495Small Ensemble VIII1.50
MUS 211Class Woodwinds II1.50
MUS 219Class Percussion1.50
PMIPrivate Music Instruction - Secondary1.00
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:1.00
PMI 876Jazz Guitar Secondary1.00
PMI 877Jazz Piano Secondary1.00
PMI 878Jazz Piano Secondary1.00
PMI 879Jazz Voice Secondary1.00
PMI 880Jazz Flute Secondary1.00
PMI 884Jazz Saxophone Secondary1.00
PMI 885Jazz Trumpet Secondary1.00
PMI 886Jazz Trombone Secondary1.00
PMI 888Jazz Bowed Strings1.00
PMI 890Jazz Percussion Secondary1.00

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Degree - Instrumental Performance

Intakes:CampusTermsFull/Part Time
 North VancouverFallBoth

This program does not accept applications. However, Jazz Degree students can work towards earning this credential. Only 1.0 credit from any ENSM ensemble may be used towards the degree. Students choosing one ENSM and one ENSJ course in a term will be taking a total of 3.0 large ensemble credits in that term rather than 2.0 credits and therefore will graduate with more credits by the end of their program. A maximum of 1.0 credits per term from Private Music Instruction - Secondary may be applied towards the degree and ony after consultation with the Coordinator.

Diploma Pre-requisiteCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits62.50
Required:62.50
JAZZJazz Studies Diploma or equivalent transfer62.50
Third Year, Fall TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits15.50
Required:7.50
JAZZ 172Arranging I1.50
JAZZ 240Form and Analysis1.50
JAZZ 370Jazz Styles1.50
JAZZ 382Improvisation III1.50
JAZZ 394Small Ensemble V1.50
Choose 3.00 credits of electives:3.00
University Transferable Elective - excluding Jazz and Music3.00
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:3.00
PPMI 526Jazz Guitar - Performance3.00
PPMI 527Jazz Bass - Performance3.00
PPMI 528Jazz Piano - Performance3.00
PPMI 530Jazz Flute - Performance3.00
PPMI 534Jazz Saxophone - Performance3.00
PPMI 535Jazz Trumpet - Performance3.00
PPMI 536Jazz Trombone - Performance3.00
PPMI 538Jazz Bowed Strings - Performance3.00
PPMI 540Jazz Percussion - Performance3.00
Choose 2.00 credits from the following list:2.00
ENSJ 320Guitar/Bass Ensemble V1.00
ENSJ 335Jazz Ensemble V1.00
ENSJ 336Instrumental Ensemble V1.00
ENSJ 340Percussion Ensemble V1.00
ENSM 100Choir Ensemble I2.00
ENSM 110Instrumental Ensemble I2.00
ENSM 200Choir Ensemble III2.00
ENSM 210Instrumental Ensemble III2.00
Third Year, Spring TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits15.50
Required:6.00
JAZZ 241Counterpoint1.50
JAZZ 272Arranging II1.50
JAZZ 383Improvisation IV1.50
JAZZ 395Small Ensemble VI1.50
Choose 3.00 credits of electives:3.00
University Transferable Elective - excluding Jazz and Music3.00
Choose 1.50 credits from the following list:1.50
JAZZ 372Arranging III1.50
JAZZ 472Jazz Arranging IV1.50
MUS 211Class Woodwinds II1.50
MUS 219Class Percussion1.50
PMIPrivate Music Instruction - Secondary1.00
Choose 2.00 credits from the following list:2.00
ENSJ 370Guitar/Bass Ensemble VI1.00
ENSJ 385Jazz Ensemble VI1.00
ENSJ 386Instrumental Ensemble VI1.00
ENSJ 390Percussion Ensemble VI1.00
ENSM 150Choir Ensemble II2.00
ENSM 160Instrumental Ensemble II2.00
ENSM 250Choir Ensemble IV2.00
ENSM 260Instrumental Ensemble IV2.00
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:3.00
PPMI 626Jazz Guitar - Performance3.00
PPMI 627Jazz Bass - Performance3.00
PPMI 628Jazz Piano - Performance3.00
PPMI 630Jazz Flute - Performance3.00
PPMI 634Jazz Saxophone - Performance3.00
PPMI 635Jazz Trumpet - Performance3.00
PPMI 636Jazz Trombone - Performance3.00
PPMI 638Jazz Bowed Strings - Performance3.00
PPMI 640Jazz Percussion - Performance3.00
Fourth Year, Fall TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits17.00
Required:7.50
JAZZ 30020th Century Theory3.00
JAZZ 410Conducting I1.50
JAZZ 460Commercial Relations in Music1.50
JAZZ 494Small Ensemble VII1.50
Choose 3.00 credits of electives:3.00
University Transferable Elective - excluding Jazz and Music3.00
Choose 2.00 credits from the following list:2.00
ENSJ 435Jazz Ensemble VII1.00
ENSJ 436Instrumental Ensemble VII1.00
ENSJ 440Percussion Ensemble VII1.00
ENSM 100Choir Ensemble I2.00
ENSM 110Instrumental Ensemble I2.00
ENSM 200Choir Ensemble III2.00
ENSM 210Instrumental Ensemble III2.00
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:3.00
PPMI 726Jazz Guitar - Performance3.00
PPMI 727Jazz Bass - Performance3.00
PPMI 728Jazz Piano - Performance3.00
PPMI 730Jazz Flute - Performance3.00
PPMI 734Jazz Saxophone - Performance3.00
PPMI 735Jazz Trumpet - Performance3.00
PPMI 736Jazz Trombone - Performance3.00
PPMI 738Jazz Bowed Strings - Performance3.00
PPMI 740Jazz Percussion - Performance3.00
Choose 1.50 credits from the following list:1.50
JAZZ 250Introduction to Live Music Production1.50
JAZZ 372Arranging III1.50
JAZZ 472Jazz Arranging IV1.50
MUS 210Class Woodwinds I1.50
MUS 218Class Brass1.50
MUS 361Method Studies in Music Education: Orff Methodology1.50
PMIPrivate Music Instruction - Secondary1.00
Fourth Year, Spring TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits14.00
Total Program Credits124.50
Required:6.00
JAZZ 310Jazz Pedagogy1.50
JAZZ 411Conducting II1.50
JAZZ 470World Music1.50
JAZZ 495Small Ensemble VIII1.50
Choose 3.00 credits of electives:3.00
University Transferable Elective - excluding Jazz and Music3.00
Choose 2.00 credits from the following list:2.00
ENSJ 485Jazz Ensemble VIII1.00
ENSJ 486Instrumental Ensemble VIII1.00
ENSJ 490Percussion Ensemble VIII1.00
ENSM 150Choir Ensemble II2.00
ENSM 160Instrumental Ensemble II2.00
ENSM 250Choir Ensemble IV2.00
ENSM 260Instrumental Ensemble IV2.00
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:3.00
PPMI 826Jazz Guitar - Performance3.00
PPMI 827Jazz Bass - Performance3.00
PPMI 828Jazz Piano - Performance3.00
PPMI 830Jazz Flute - Performance3.00
PPMI 834Jazz Saxophone - Performance3.00
PPMI 835Jazz Trumpet - Performance3.00
PPMI 836Jazz Trombone - Performance3.00
PPMI 838Jazz Bowed Strings - Performance3.00
PPMI 840Jazz Percussion - Performance3.00

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Degree - Vocal Performance

Intakes:CampusTermsFull/Part Time
 North VancouverFallBoth

This program does not accept applications. However, Jazz Degree students can work towards earning this credential. Students choosing ENSM rather than ENSJ courses will be taking 2.0 credits per semester rather than 1.0 credit and therefore will graduate with more credits by the end of their program. A maximum of 1.0 credit per term from Private Music Instruction - Secondary may be applied towards the degree and only after consultation with the Coordinator

Diploma Pre-requisiteCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits62.50
Required:62.50
JAZZJazz Studies Diploma or equivalent transfer62.50
Third Year, Fall TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits15.50
Required:11.50
ENSJ 306Jazz Vocal Ensemble I (by audition only)1.00
JAZZ 172Arranging I1.50
JAZZ 240Form and Analysis1.50
JAZZ 282Improvisation I1.50
JAZZ 336Vocal Improvisation III1.50
JAZZ 394Small Ensemble V1.50
PPMI 545Jazz Voice - Performance3.00
Choose 3.00 credits of electives:3.00
University Transferable Elective - excluding Jazz and Music3.00
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:1.00
ENSJ 305Jazz Choir1.00
ENSM 100Choir Ensemble I2.00
ENSM 110Instrumental Ensemble I2.00
ENSM 200Choir Ensemble III2.00
ENSM 210Instrumental Ensemble III2.00
Third Year, Spring TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits15.50
Required:11.50
ENSJ 356Jazz Vocal Ensemble II1.00
JAZZ 241Counterpoint1.50
JAZZ 272Arranging II1.50
JAZZ 283Improvisation II1.50
JAZZ 337Vocal Improvisation IV1.50
JAZZ 395Small Ensemble VI1.50
PPMI 645Jazz Voice - Performance3.00
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:1.00
ENSJ 355Jazz Choir1.00
ENSM 150Choir Ensemble II2.00
ENSM 160Instrumental Ensemble II2.00
ENSM 250Choir Ensemble IV2.00
ENSM 260Instrumental Ensemble IV2.00
Choose 3.00 credits of electives:3.00
University Transferable Elective - excluding Jazz and Music3.00
Fourth Year, Fall TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits17.00
Required:13.00
ENSJ 406Jazz Vocal Ensemble III1.00
JAZZ 30020th Century Theory3.00
JAZZ 370Jazz Styles1.50
JAZZ 410Conducting I1.50
JAZZ 460Commercial Relations in Music1.50
JAZZ 494Small Ensemble VII1.50
PPMI 745Jazz Voice - Performance3.00
Choose 3.00 credits of electives:3.00
University Transferable Elective - excluding Jazz and Music3.00
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:1.00
ENSJ 405Jazz Choir1.00
ENSM 100Choir Ensemble I2.00
ENSM 110Instrumental Ensemble I2.00
ENSM 200Choir Ensemble III2.00
ENSM 210Instrumental Ensemble III2.00
Fourth Year, Spring TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits14.00
Total Program Credits124.50
Required:10.00
ENSJ 456Jazz Vocal Ensemble IV1.00
JAZZ 310Jazz Pedagogy1.50
JAZZ 411Conducting II1.50
JAZZ 470World Music1.50
JAZZ 495Small Ensemble VIII1.50
PPMI 845Jazz Voice - Performance3.00
Choose 3.00 credits of electives:3.00
University Transferable Elective - excluding Jazz and Music3.00
Choose 1.00 credits from the following list:1.00
ENSJ 455Jazz Choir1.00
ENSM 150Choir Ensemble II2.00
ENSM 160Instrumental Ensemble II2.00
ENSM 250Choir Ensemble IV2.00
ENSM 260Instrumental Ensemble IV2.00

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