General Catalog 2019–2020 / Edition19.1 Academic Calendar 2019–2020
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BERKELEY GENERAL CATALOG 2019–2020 / EDITION19.1 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2019–2020 Spring Semester 2019 Auditions for Spring 2019 By Appointment Academic and Administrative Holiday Jan 21 First Day of Spring Instruction Jan 22 Last Day to Add / Drop a Class Feb 5 Academic and Administrative Holiday Feb 18 Spring Recess Mar 25 – 31 Last Day of Instruction May 10 Final Examinations and Juries May 13 – 17 Commencement May 19 Fall Enrollment Deposit Due on or before June 1 Fall Registration Jul 29 – Aug 2 Fall Semester 2019 Auditions for Fall 2019 By May 15 New Student Orientation Aug 15 First Day of Fall Instruction Aug 19 Last Day to Add/Drop a Class Sep 1 Academic and Administrative Holiday Sep 2 Academic and Administrative Holiday Nov 25 – Dec 1 Spring 2020 Enrollment Deposit Dec 2 Last Day of Instruction Dec 7 Final Examinations and Juries Dec 9 – 13 Winter Recess Dec 16 – Jan 21, 2020 Spring Registration Jan 6 – 10, 2020 Spring Semester 2020 Auditions for Spring 2020 By Oct 15 First Day of Spring Instruction Jan 21 Last Day to Add / Drop a Class Feb 3 Academic and Administrative Holiday Feb 17 Spring Recess Mar 23 – 27 Last Day of Instruction May 8 Final Examinations and Juries May 11 – 15 Commencement May 17 Fall 2020 Enrollment Deposit Due on or before June 1 Fall 2020 Registration July 27 – 31 Please note: Edition 19.1 of the CJC 2019 – 2020 General Catalog covers the time period of July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020. B 1 CONTENTS ACADEMIC CALENDAR ............... Inside Front Cover The Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Studies Juries ............................................................... 25 ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA JAZZ CONSERVATORY Senior Project .................................................. 25 Message from the President ........................... 2 Performance .................................................... 25 History and Programs ..................................... 3 Core Courses: Instrumental Track ................... 26 Vision, Mission, Goals & Objectives ................ 4 Core Courses: Vocal Track .............................. 26 State Licensure ................................................ 6 Elective Courses .............................................. 26 Accreditation ................................................... 6 General Studies Courses ................................. 26 Questions or Complaints ................................ 6 Independent Study ......................................... 27 Facilities and Student Services ....................... 6 Keyboard Proficiency ...................................... 27 Library ............................................................. 6 Workshops and Master Classes ...................... 27 Record-Keeping .............................................. 7 Berkeley City College ..................................... 7 The Associate of Arts Degree in Jazz Studies Curriculum Requirements ............................... 27 GENERAL INFORMATION Residency Requirements ................................. 27 Admission Requirements ................................ 8 Juries ............................................................... 27 Auditions ......................................................... 8 Performance .................................................... 28 Placement Examinations ................................. 8 Core Courses: Instrumental Track ................... 28 Tuition and Supplemental Fees ..................... 8 Core Courses: Vocal Track .............................. 28 Private Instruction .......................................... 11 Elective Courses .............................................. 28 Scholarships and Prizes .................................. 11 General Studies Courses ................................. 28 Work Study ..................................................... 11 Keyboard Proficiency ...................................... 28 Code of Academic Integrity .......................... 11 Workshops and Master Classes ...................... 28 Code of Conduct ........................................... 11 Policy on Sexual Harassment ......................... 12 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Academic Standing ......................................... 13 Course Numbering ......................................... 29 Academic Probation, Musicianship .................................................... 29 Suspension and Dismissal ............................ 13 Theory ............................................................. 32 Housing ........................................................... 13 Harmony .......................................................... 33 International Students ..................................... 13 Composition ................................................... 34 History ............................................................. 35 FINANCIAL AID .................................................. 14 Private Instruction ........................................... 41 Instrumental Performance Ensembles ............. 41 POLICIES Vocal Performance .......................................... 46 Student Enrollment Agreement ...................... 21 Music Technology ........................................... 46 Cancellations, Withdrawals and Refunds ......... 21 Audio Production ........................................... 47 Leaves of Absence .......................................... 21 Business of Music ........................................... 49 Attendance ..................................................... 21 Senior Project ................................................. 49 Grading and Academic Penalties ................... 22 Department of General Studies ...................... 50 Adding, Dropping and Withdrawing Curriculum Requirements Template ............... 56 from Courses ............................................... 22 Guide to Course Titles ..................................... 58 Challenge Examinations .................................. 22 Credit for Prior Experiential Learning ............. 23 FACULTY .............................................................. 61 Credit Hour Policies ........................................ 23 Transfer Credit ................................................ 23 PROGRAM, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, Notice Regarding Transferability of Credits .... 24 AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS ........................ 72 Student Grievances ......................................... 24 Student Right To Privacy ................................. 24 ADVISORY BOARD .............................................. 73 Injury Prevention ............................................. 24 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION ........................ 74 DEGREE PROGRAMS The Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Studies DIRECTIONS TO THE CJC .................................. 76 Curriculum Requirements ............................... 25 Residency Requirements ................................. 25 B 1 A WARM WELCOME TO THE CALIFORNIA JAZZ CONSERVATORY! On behalf of the California Jazz Conservatory family of faculty, students and staff, welcome! The California Jazz Conservatory begins academic year 2019–20 with an exciting announcement: the appointment of internationally acclaimed bassist, vocalist, composer and educator Dr. Jeffrey Denson as the California Jazz Conservatory’s new Dean of Instruction. Dean Denson will officially take on his new title and role in August 2019. In addition to his duties as Dean, Dr. Denson will continue serving as Chair of the California Jazz Conservatory Bass Department, directing the Conservatory’s all-star “Blue Ensemble” and teaching an assortment of required and elective courses. I know he will make tremendous contributions to our students and the program. Welcome, Dean Denson! The California Jazz Conservatory’s vision is to admit musicians and graduate artists. As an aspiring artist yourself, you have chosen a music conservatory with a faculty of experienced artists and academicians who value and encourage your unique artistic perspective and have a proven track record of transforming our students into the artists they strive to become. The California Jazz Conservatory is gaining nationwide recognition as a hotbed for jazz education and perfor- mance, and our alumni are playing an important role in this distinction. We have also formed a new partnership with the iconic Monterey Jazz Festival, “The MJF-CJC Partnership for Excellence in Jazz Performance and Education,” providing us with unlimited opportunities to hear and interact with today’s leaders in jazz. The California Jazz Conservatory campus is located in the heart of the vibrant Downtown Berkeley Arts District. Students are within walking distance of a number of the Bay Area’s preeminent arts organizations, including the UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, Cal Performances, the Freight and Salvage, and the Berkeley Rep and Aurora Theaters. CJC students have easy access to affordable public transportation. Buses and BART are within half a block, connecting students to the Bay Area and beyond. Finally — and perhaps most importantly — you will be attending the only independent accredited music conservatory in the country that is 100% devoted to jazz and related styles of music, and 100% devoted to you! Choosing the California Jazz Conservatory will enable you to become the artist you aspire to become, in a program whose mission celebrates and promotes individual expression on all fronts. An exciting and productive semester awaits! Join us this year! Yours in jazz, Susan Muscarella, Ph.D. President