Piano Performance, B.M. Concentration in Jazz Studies

Schedule of Classes

Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes.

General Education Requirements

In order to graduate on-schedule without taking additional courses, it is highly recommended that students meet with an Undergraduate Academic Adviser concerning the selection of all of their general education courses.

Each candidate for an Oakland University baccalaureate will need to satisfactorily complete approved courses in each of the following areas: Foundations, Explorations, and Integration. For details, refer to the General Education Requirements section of the catalog.

Requirements for the major in piano performance, B.M.

Admission to Music degree programs

Admission to the music degree programs at Oakland University (OU) is a two-tiered process, except for the B.A. in Music. The first step in the process for all students is the entrance audition. These auditions are held several times a year and determine whether or not a student will be admitted to OU in any of these degree programs. For all B.M. programs, the second step is the major standing audition, which determines whether students may continue in the program, and if they can be admitted into a professional program in the school.

Entrance auditions

Entrance audition days are held several times each year. The audition schedule and downloadable application are available on the school website. Please submit application to the department office. Students should be prepared to demonstrate proficiency in their proposed area of specialization.

• Students seeking admission to Oakland University as music majors or auditioned music minors must audition for the music faculty.
• Students who audition and do not enroll within two semesters must re-audition.
• Students who enroll and leave school for at least two semesters must re-audition.
• Music students who enroll and leave school must re-audition and also retake the theory placement exam.

The Bachelor of Music degree is intended for students who wish pre-professional and professional preparation in music education and/or performance. Students should consult the Student Resources link and should also meet with the departmental adviser in the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Office to plan their degree program. See: Student Resources

Only major courses in which a grade of at least 2.0 has been earned will count toward the major. For this program, MUS 1331 satisfies the general education arts requirement. MUS 3211, 3212, 4210, 4323, 4320, 4330 count as writing intensive in the major, and MUA 4998 counts as the general education capstone in the major.

Degree requirements are as follows:

Jazz Studies Concentration Requirements for the major in Piano Performance, B.M.

In addition to completing the courses listed under course requirements in the Piano Performance (B.M.) program, students who are considering a concentration in Jazz Studies may elect this concentration in consultation with the advisor. A minimum of 15 credits of the Major-dependent Concentration must be at the upper division level (course numbers 3000 or above).

Applicable Minors

All Minors are applicable to this major with the exception of the following Minor(s): Child Welfare, International Orientation for EGR/CS, and Sustainability Engineering.