The Jazz Studies program at American River College provides excellent preparation for student transfer to four-year institutions and for a career in jazz. Students enrolled in this innovative program engage in a rigorous curriculum of jazz theory, history, performance groups, improvisation, piano, and individual applied instruction. See our Music Careers page for more information.
A.A. DEGREE -
List of Required Courses (38 Units)
| Course
Number |
Course
Name |
Units |
| Core Requirements |
| MUFHL 400 |
Music Theory |
4 |
| MUFHL
401 |
Music Theory |
4 |
| MUFHL 410 |
Music Theory |
4 |
MUP 320
OR
MUP 400 |
Jazz Band
OR
Vocal Ensemble |
8 |
| MUIVI 420 |
Applied Music |
1 |
| MUIVI 421 |
Applied Music |
1 |
| Concentration Requirements |
| MUFHL 315 |
Jazz History |
3 |
| MUFHL
330 |
World Music |
3 |
| MUIVI 420 |
Beginning Jazz Theory |
2 |
| MUIVI 400 |
Beginning Jazz Piano |
2 |
| Concentration |
Applied Music - Jazz (Requirements) |
1 |
| Concentration |
Applied Music - Jazz (Requirements) |
1 |
MUIVI 385
OR
MUIVI 390 |
Jazz Styles & Improvisation
OR
Beginning Jazz & Popular Vocal Styles |
2 |
| MUSM 334 |
Intro To MIDI |
2 |
| Recommended Electives |
|
ARTH 300, 302,
308, 310; HUM
300; MUFHL 310; PHIL 300; TA 300, 302
|
JAZZ
STUDIES FACULTY
For auditions please contact Dr. Gilman (916) 484-8549
For more information about these Jazz Applied Music Instructors,
please go here
| Jazz
Voice |
Dr.
Art LaPierre |
| Jazz
Trumpet |
Tom
Peron , Steve Russo, Steve Roach |
| Jazz
Woodwinds |
Mike
McMullen, Mark Tulga, Jeff Alkire, Steve Lishman |
| Jazz
Trombone |
Dr. Dyne
Eifertsen
|
| Jazz
Piano |
Aaron
Garner , Dr. Joe Gilman |
| Jazz
Guitar |
Steve
Homan, Henry Robinett, Kurt Shiflet, Sandy Saraquse, Tom Phillips |
| Jazz
Bass |
Kerry
Kashiwagi, Bootza Necak |
| Jazz
Drums |
Rick Lotter, Mat Marucci, Jimmy Robinson |
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