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  "college": "laney-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Music",
  "id": "jazz-a-a-degree",
  "name": "Jazz",
  "award": "A.A. Degree",
  "department": "music",
  "sourceUrl": "https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/44166/44231/44216/44456/44459",
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      "markdown": "The Jazz Associate in Arts Degree recognizes mastery of Jazz essentials. Students will examine basic Jazz theory, performance techniques, improvisation skills, and Jazz history; chord voicings, alphabet system, evolution of styles from Blues and Ragtime to the present; ensemble playing techniques including: blending, tone production, chart reading, and solo improvisation. After completing this program, students will be able to play concerts, compose music, participate in recording sessions, or continue with their studies towards a baccalaureate degree.\n\n**Career Opportunities**\n\nPerformer, recording artist, arranger, composer, music teacher, promoter, arts management, arts administration, music critic, music consultant.\n\n**Program Learning Outcomes**\n\nUpon completion of this program a student will be able to:\n\n1.  Identify, construct, and play elements of Jazz Theory including: Chord construction, proper use of Alphabet Chord Symbols, use of Medieval church modes, diminished scales, whole tone scales, Lydian dominants, Blues scales, and melodic minor modes.\n2.  Jazz History: Successful students will identify, explain, and analyze concepts from the history of Jazz.\n3.  Performance: Successful students will synthesize their knowledge of style (Jazz history), theory (use of correct modes and chord voicings), and other improvisation techniques into live public performances."
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Group 1: Jazz History - (6 units):",
          "units": "6"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUSIC 15A",
          "title": "Jazz, Blues and Popular Music in the American Culture",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUSIC 15B",
          "title": "Jazz, Blues, and Popular Music in the American Culture",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "and"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Group 2: Jazz Piano - Select a minimum of two units from the following (2 units):",
          "units": "2"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUSIC 138",
          "title": "Jazz Piano I",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUSIC 139",
          "title": "Jazz Piano II",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUSIC 140",
          "title": "Jazz Piano III",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUSIC 141",
          "title": "Jazz Piano IV",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUSIC 150",
          "title": "Applied Music",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Group 3: Jazz Ensemble Performance - Select a minimum of 4 units from the following (4 units):",
          "units": "4"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUSIC 126",
          "title": "Jazz Orchestra",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUSIC 127",
          "title": "Jazz Combos",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUSIC 129",
          "title": "Jazz Orchestra Repertoire",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUSIC 144",
          "title": "Intermediate Jazz Combos",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUSIC 145",
          "title": "Advanced Jazz Combos",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUSIC 151",
          "title": "Pop Music Ensemble",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "GROUP 4: Music Theory--Select a minimum of 9 units from the following:",
          "units": "9"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUSIC 104",
          "title": "Music Theory and Culture IV",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUSIC 101",
          "title": "Music Theory and Culture I",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUSIC 102",
          "title": "Music Theory and Culture II",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUSIC 103",
          "title": "Music Theory and Culture III",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "GROUP 5: Musicianship (Music Skills)- Select a minimum of 3 units from the following:",
          "units": "3"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUSIC 124",
          "title": "Music Skills IV",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUSIC 121",
          "title": "Music Skills I",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUSIC 122",
          "title": "Music Skills II",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MUSIC 123",
          "title": "Music Skills III",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Major Units",
          "units": "24"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "General Education Requirements",
          "units": "21"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Electives to meet 60 units"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Units:",
          "units": "60"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}