Jazz and Commercial Music Minor

The Minor in Jazz and Commercial Music is designed to offer rudimentary instruction in Jazz theory, improvisation, keyboard, history, performance skills, arranging & composition. 

Please see the UNLV College of Fine Arts School of Music web page at www.unlv.edu/music for information about department programs, faculty and facilities. Degree worksheets are available at www.unlv.edu/degree/minor-jazz-commercial-music.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Minor in Jazz and Commercial Music, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate rudimentary skills in Jazz theory, keyboard, arranging and composition
• Perform and improvise at a skill level consistent with the expectations of the Division of Jazz and Commercial Music and School of Music
• Identify prominent figures in jazz history and name prominent works, characteristics, and other stylistic considerations
• Work well with others in different ensemble settings