1.17.7 Jazz Chamber Music (Small Groups): MUCM 3550.500/MUCM 5550.500

Jazz Chamber Music is an extension of Jazz Improvisation. Small performance groups are formed from among those students enrolled in the class. Jazz Chamber Music (JCM) groups provide an excellent opportunity to apply and further develop one’s improvisation and performance skills. Students involved in JCM groups meet twice weekly- one coached rehearsal, and one uncoached rehearsal.

Eligibility

Prerequisites:

  • Undergraduate students must have received credit for or passed 2370 (Improv II) with a grade of a C or higher.
  • Graduate students must be qualified for the Master of Music in Jazz Studies.

Combo Placement Procedure

JCM combo auditions happen concurrently with lab ensemble auditions (not including Commercial Music Lab). Students are placed in groups by faculty members in collaboration with the Coordinator of Jazz Chamber Music.