Jazz Studies
Certificate of Achievement Music Performance · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
This certificate program offers specialized study in Jazz pedagogy and will prepare students for a career performing, private teaching, and coaching jazz fundamentals, harmony, and musicianship. Completion of this certificate indicates that the student is prepared to offer instruction in jazz pedagogy including improvisation. The certificate may be pursued concurrently with the pursuit of the AA-T degree program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Through analysis of characteristics of various historical periods, assess the aesthetic values in Jazz and the role Jazz plays in American culture.
- Perform Jazz improvisations and analyze and Jazz solo transcriptions.
- Compose and improvise jazz music appropriate to the style of the era.
Program Requirements
SUBJECT #
TITLE
UNITS
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSL 42A | Jazz Theory I | 3 |
| MUSL 42B | Jazz Theory II | 3 |
| MUSP 15 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSP 16 | Jazz Orchestra | 1 |
| MUSP 11A | Fundamentals in Jazz Improvisation | 1 |
| MUSP 11B | Jazz Combo | 1 |
| MUSA 22A | Jazz Piano and Musicianship I | 1 |
| MUSA 22B | Jazz Piano and Musicianship II | 1 |
| Total | 16 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Arts & Design
Program Control Number: 41690
TOP Code: 100400 - Music
CIP Code: 50.0901 - Music, General