a conservatory california zz EDITION 14.0 2014 – 2015 general catalog California Jazz Conservatory Academic Calendar 2014 – 2015* Spring Semester 2014 Auditions for Spring 2014 By Appointment Academic and Administrative Holiday Jan 20 First Day of Spring Instruction Jan 21 Last Day to Add / Drop a Class Jan 31 Academic and Administrative Holiday Feb 17 Spring Recess March 24 – March 30 Auditions for Fall 2014 By Appointment Last Day of Instruction May 11 Final Examinations and Juries May 12 – 16 Commencement May 17 Fall 2014 Enrollment Deposit Due On or before June 1 Fall 2014 Registration On or before August 4 Fall Semester 2014 Auditions for Fall 2014 By Appointment New Student Orientation Aug 14 First Day of Fall Instruction Aug 18 Academic and Administrative Holiday Sept 1 Last Day to Add/Drop a Class Sept 2 Academic and Administrative Holiday Nov 24 – Nov 30 CJC academic calendar Spring 2015 Enrollment Deposit Due On or before Dec 1 Spring 2015 Registration Jan 5 – 9 Last Day of Instruction Dec 7 Final Examinations and Juries Dec 8 – 14 Commencement Dec 20 Winter Recess Dec 15 – Jan 19 Spring Semester 2015 Auditions for Spring 2015 By Appointment Academic and Administrative Holiday Jan 19 First Day of Spring Instruction Jan 20 Last Day to Add / Drop a Class Feb 3 Academic and Administrative Holiday Feb 16 Spring Recess March 23 – March 29 Auditions for Fall 2015 By Appointment Last Day of Instruction May 10 Final Examinations and Juries May 11 – 15 Commencement May 16 A Z Z C J O N A S Fall 2015 Enrollment Deposit Due On or before June 1 I E Fall 2015 Registration August 3 – 7 N R R V O A D F S T E E I V * Please note: Edition 14 of the CJC 2014–2015 General Catalog C O L E N L R O E A I covers the time period of July 15, 2014 – July 14, 2015. P D Y C I U N G A A D • R T I S T S A N • B Y E R K E L E california aconservatoryzz WELCOME TO THE CALIFORNIA JAZZ CONSERVATORY! The 2014 – 2015 academic year begins with some exciting news: • Accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) • A new institutional name — California Jazz Conservatory (CJC) • A world renowned artist-in-residence — jazz pianist Benny Green It’s been said that all good things come in threes. In line with this familiar proverb, these welcome to the CJC recent developments are simply groundbreaking. First, accreditation signifi es that the institution has met the rigorous artistic, academic and administrative standards set by NASM. Accreditation will soon enable us to participate in U.S. government fi nancial aid programs and will also allow us to admit students from abroad. Next, we’ve adopted an organizational name that best refl ects our mission as the only independent music conservatory devoted to the study and performance of jazz and related styles of music in the country. Third, our students will now have the opportunity to learn directly from one of the country’s most revered jazz pianists — Benny Green — an authentic living legend who exemplifi es the ultimate in artistic excellence. Our momentum will continue to grow this year, allowing us to bring you the very best in jazz education and performance. Please join us by taking advantage of the many exciting opportunities the California Jazz Conservatory has to offer you this year! Susan Muscarella Founding President and Dean of Instruction, CJC Inc. CALIFORNIA JAZZ CONSERVATORY 2087 Addison Street • Berkeley, California 94704 phone: 510.845.5373 • fax: 510.841.5373 web: www.cjc.edu TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Calendar . Inside Front Cover The Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Studies About the California Jazz Conservatory Curriculum Requirements .. 20 Message from the President .. ................ 1 Residency Requirements .. 20 History and Program ........................... 3 Juries and Senior Project . 20 Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives .. 4 Performance ................................... 20 State Licensure ................................. 5 Core Courses: Instrumental Track . 21 Accreditation .................................... 5 Core Courses: Vocal Track .. 21 Questions or Complaints .. .................... 6 Elective Courses ............................... 21 Facilities and Student Services ................ 6 General Studies Courses ...................... 21 Library ........................................... 6 Independent Study ............................ 22 Record-Keeping ................................ 7 Keyboard Proficiency .......................... 22 Workshops and Master Classes .. 22 General Information Curriculum Requirements Template .. 23 Admission Requirements ..................... 8 Auditions ....................................... 8 Course Descriptions table of contents Audition Requirements ........................ 9 Course Numbering ............................ 25 Placement Examinations ...................... 9 Musicianship .................................. 25 Tuition and Supplemental Fees .............. 9 Theory .......................................... 27 Private Instruction ............................. 11 Harmony ....................................... 29 Financial Assistance .......................... 12 Composition .................................... 29 Scholarships ................................... 12 History .......................................... 30 Work Study .................................... 12 Private Instruction ............................. 33 Code of Academic Integrity .................. 12 Instrumental Performance Ensemble . 34 Code of Conduct .............................. 13 Vocal Performance ............................ 36 Academic Standing ........................... 14 Music Technology ............................. 37 Academic Probation, Business of Music ............................. 37 Suspension and Dismissal ................... 14 Recording Arts ................................ 38 Housing ........................................ 14 Senior Project .................................. 38 International Students ........................ 15 Department of GeneralZ StudiesZ .............. 38 Policies CJC Faculty ............................A C O ...........57 Student Enrollment Agreement ............. 15 J N A S Cancellations, Withdrawals and Refunds . ... 15 CJC ProgramI and E Leaves of Absence ............................ 16 Administrative Staff ............................ 57 R Attendance .................................... 16 N CJC Board of Directors V Grading and Academic Penalties ............. 16 andR Advisory Board ............................. 57 Adding, Dropping and Withdrawing O A from Courses .................................. 17 Application for Admission ...................... 59 D F S Challenge Examinations ...................... 17 T E E DirectionsI V to the CJC ........... Inside Back Cover Credit for Prior Experiential Learning . 17 C O L E N Credit Hour Policies ........................... 18 L R O E A I Transfer Credit ................................. 18 P D Y Notice Regarding Transferability C I U of Credits ...................................... 19 N G A Faculty Advisors .............................. 19 A D • R T I S S A N • Student Grievances ........................... 19 B T Injury Prevention .............................. 20 E Y california jazz conservatory 2014 – 2015 R K E L E 2 ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA The California Jazz Conservatory offers students: JAZZ CONSERVATORY • a synergistic, comprehensive jazz education and performance program for today’s History and Program professional jazz instrumentalist and vocalist Founded in 2009 as the Jazzschool Institute, the California Jazz Conservatory is a private • small classes taught by professional artists independent music conservatory offering the and experienced educators in the fi eld of jazz aspiring professional musician a progressive and related styles of music education and performance baccalaureate • opportunities to study with preeminent degree program in Jazz Studies. visiting artists and educators The CJC is located in the historic Kress Building • performance opportunities at Yoshi’s, on Addison Street in the heart of the Downtown The Freight & Salvage and other prominent Berkeley Arts District. Part of the vibrant East Bay Area venues; workshop opportunities Bay performing arts scene, the CJC is situated with SFJAZZ resident and visiting artists in close proximity to the Berkeley Repertory about the CJC and Aurora Theatres, Freight & Salvage, and • opportunities to record, study and perform the world-class performing arts presenter Cal at the world-renowned recording facility Performances at the University of California, Fantasy Studios Berkeley. Only half a block from BART, the CJC • access to important networking opportunities is easily accessible by public transportation and just 20 minutes away from San Francisco. • easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area’s thriving arts scene via public transportation A nonprofi t 501(c)(3) corporation, the California The California Jazz Conservatory is an Equal Jazz Conservatory offers instrumentalists and Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate vocalists a challenging core curriculum of in the admissions process or in the awarding performance, jazz theory and improvisation, ear of fi nancial aid on the basis of race, religion, training, composition, arranging, transcription sex, national origin, or disability. and analysis, and music history courses taught by professional artists and educators in jazz and related styles of music. The CJC holds its students accountable to the Z highest