Use this 4-year guide to plan your studies and graduate from your Bachelor of Music (Jazz) program on time.
If you're a transfer student or a CEGEP graduate, you may be able to complete the program in 3 years instead of 4.
Which courses to take each year
Sample year 1 course plan (with no course exemptions)
- You have the option to take placement exams in jazz materials, jazz ear training or jazz keyboard proficiency before school starts. Depending on the basis of admission and the placement test results, you may be exempt from jazz music history (MUJZ 187), jazz materials (MUJZ 160 & 161), jazz ear-training (MUSP 123 & 124) or jazz keyboard proficiency (MUJZ 170 & 171). To learn more about the course exemption criteria, see Placement Exams.
- If you choose not to write the placement tests, you will register for courses as presented in this sample first year course plan.
- If you are exempt from MUJZ 187, you may consider taking an elective in the first semester.
- You must be proficient in English for all courses, especially Music History. Non-anglophone students should defer MUJZ 187 until their second year and register for an English as Second Language (ESL) course in year 1. ESL courses can be accepted as non-music electives. Contact the Writing Centre for information on ESL course registration.
Fall term
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUJZ 160. Jazz Materials 1.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUSP 123. Jazz Ear Training 1.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUJZ 170. Jazz Keyboard Proficiency 1.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUPD 135. Music as a Profession 1.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIN 180. BMus Practical Lessons 1.
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One small combo [MUEN 5xx]
One large ensemble (MUEN 5xx): 2 credits
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUJZ 187. Jazz History Survey.
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Winter term
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUJZ 161. Jazz Materials 2.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUSP 124. Jazz Ear Training 2.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUJZ 171. Jazz Keyboard Proficiency 2.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIN 181. BMus Practical Lessons 2.
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One small combo [MUEN 5xx]
One large ensemble (MUEN 5xx): 2 credits
One non-music elective (preferably a course to develop critical thinking and writing skills, such as psychology, philosophy, history, etc. before taking MUHL 286 in your 2nd or 3rd year)
Year 2 course plan
If you want to add a minor or second major to your program, apply in year 2.
Fall term
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more. Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUJZ 223. Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 1.
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MUJZ 225. Jazz Vocal Improvisation 1.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUJZ 260. Jazz Arranging 1.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUHL 286. Critical Thinking About Music.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIN 280. BMus Practical Lessons 3.
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One small combo [MUEN 5xx]
One large ensemble (MUEN 5xx): 2 credits
One free elective
Winter term
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more. Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUJZ 224. Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 2.
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MUJZ 226. Jazz Vocal Improvisation 2.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUJZ 261. Jazz Arranging 2.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIN 281. BMus Practical Lessons 4.
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One small combo [MUEN 5xx]
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIN 282. BMus Performance Examination 1.
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One large ensemble (MUEN 5xx): 2 credits
One non-music elective
Year 3 course plan
Fall term
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUJZ 340. Jazz Composition 1.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more. Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUJZ 423. Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 3.
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MUJZ 325. Jazz Vocal Improvisation 3.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIN 380. BMus Practical Lessons 5.
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One small combo [MUEN 5xx]
One large ensemble (MUEN 5xx): 2 credits
One non-music elective
One free elective
Winter term
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUJZ 341. Jazz Composition 2.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more. Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUJZ 424. Jazz Improvisation/Musicianship 4.
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MUJZ 326. Jazz Vocal Improvisation 4.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUJZ 493. Jazz Performance Practice.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUPD 235. Music as a Profession 2.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIN 381. BMus Practical Lessons 6.
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One small combo [MUEN 5xx]
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIN 382. BMus Performance Examination 2.
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One large ensemble (MUEN 5xx): 2 credits
Year 4 course plan
Fall term
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIN 480. BMus Practical Lessons 7.
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One small combo [MUEN 5xx]
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more. Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUJZ 440. Advanced Jazz Composition 1
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MUJZ 461D1. Advanced Jazz Arranging.
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One large ensemble MUEN 5xx): 2 credits
Two free electives
Winter term
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIN 481. BMus Practical Lessons 8.
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One small combo [MUEN 5xx]
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUIN 482. BMus Performance Examination 3.
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Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more. Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.MUJZ 441. Advanced Jazz Composition 2.
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MUJZ 461D2. Advanced Jazz Arranging.
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One large ensemble (MUEN 5xx): 2 credits
Two free electives