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GENERAL CATALOG 2017–2018 / EdiTi ON 17 100% Jazz 100% Accredited 100% Independent CONTENTS Message from the President .. ................. 1 About the CJC Academic Calendar ............................. 2 Vision, Mission, Goals & Objectives .. .......... 52 History and Program ........................... 3 State Licensure ................................. 54 Accreditation ................................... 54 DEGREE PROGRAMS Questions or Complaints .. ..................... 54 Facilities and Student Services .. ............... 54 The Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Studies Library .......................................... 54 Curriculum Requirements .. 4 Record-Keeping ................................ 55 Areas of Concentration ..................... 4 Berkeley City College ......................... 55 Residency Requirements ..................... 5 Juries and Senior Project .. ................... 5 General Information Performance ................................... 5 Admission Requirements . .................... 56 Core Courses: Instrumental Track .. 6 Auditions ....................................... 56 Core Courses: Vocal Track ..................... 6 Placement Examinations . .................... 56 Elective Courses ............................... 6 Tuition and Supplemental Fees .............. 56 General Studies Courses .. .................... 6 Private Instruction ............................. 59 Independent Study ............................ 7 Scholarships ................................... 59 Keyboard Proficiency .......................... 7 Work Study .................................... 59 Workshops and Master Classes .. ............. 7 Code of Academic Integrity .................. 59 Curriculum Requirements Templates .. 34–37 Code of Conduct ............................. 59 Guide to Course Titles ...................... 39–41 Academic Standing ........................... 60 Academic Probation, The Associate of Arts Degree in Jazz Studies Suspension and Dismissal .................... 60 Curriculum Requirements .. 7 Housing ........................................ 60 Residency Requirements ..................... 7 International Students ........................ 60 Juries . .................................. 7 Performance ................................... 8 Financial Aid . .................................. 61 Core Courses: Instrumental Track .. 8 Core Courses: Vocal Track ..................... 8 Policies Elective Courses ............................... 8 Student Enrollment Agreement .. 68 General Studies Courses .. .................... 8 Cancellations, Withdrawals and Refunds . 68 Keyboard Proficiency .......................... 8 Leaves of Absence ............................ 68 Workshops and Master Classes .. ............. 8 Attendance .................................. 68 Curriculum Requirements Template .. .. 38 Grading and Academic Penalties .. ........... 69 Guide to Course Titles ...................... 39–41 Adding, Dropping and Withdrawing from Courses ................................ 69 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Challenge Examinations .. 69 Course Numbering ............................ 9 Credit for Prior Experiential Learning . ...... 69 Musicianship .................................. 9 Credit Hour Policies ........................... 70 Theory ......................................... 12 Transfer Credit ................................ 70 Harmony ....................................... 13 Notice Regarding Transferability Composition ................................... 14 of Credits ................................... 71 History ......................................... 15 Faculty Advisors . .............................. 71 Private Instruction ............................. 19 Student Grievances . ........................... 71 Instrumental Performance Ensembles . 19 Student Right To Privacy ....................... 71 Vocal Performance . ........................... 24 Injury Prevention . ............................ 71 Music Technology ............................. 24 Audio Production ............................. 24 Program & Administrative Staff ............... 72 Business of Music ............................. 27 Board of Directors ............................. 72 Senior Project ................................. 27 Advisory Board ................................ 73 Department of General Studies .. ............ 28 Application for Admission ..................... 74 FACULTY .................................. 42 Directions to the CJC .......................... 76 A WARM WELCOME TO THE CALIFORNIA JAZZ CONSERVatoRY! On behalf of the California Jazz Conservatory, I want to extend a very warm welcome to you from our family of faculty, students and staff. In choosing the California Jazz Conservatory, you have selected the only music conservatory in America that is fully accredited, completely independent and totally devoted to jazz. In choosing the California Jazz Conservatory, you have elected to study with faculty members who are leaders in the field of jazz and, more importantly, leaders in the world of jazz education. In choosing the California Jazz Conservatory, you have demonstrated your commitment to jazz; in return, we offer our commitment to you, transforming you from being a jazz musician to becoming a jazz artist. We are pleased to offer five pathways to that end, five distinctive programs of study for your education here at the California Jazz Conservatory: • Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies • Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies / Brazilian Jazz Concentration • Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies / Audio Production Concentration • Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies / North American Roots Music Concentration • Associate of Arts in Jazz Studies Each program offers you a solid foundation in jazz, while affording you the opportunity to concentrate on areas of expertise designed to enhance your professional standing. This is a special year at the California Jazz Conservatory, a year in which we’ll be celebrating our 20th anniversary all year long. With a new look and new programs, a new campus facility, new classrooms, new practice rooms, a new performance venue and a new jazz cafè, we look forward to your joining in the celebrations! Thank you for choosing the California Jazz Conservatory and welcome to our family! Yours in jazz, Susan Muscarella CALIFORNIA JAZZ CONSERVatoRY 2087 Addison Street • Berkeley, California 94704 phone: 510.845.5373 • fax: 510.841.5373 1 1 cjc.edu ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2017–2018 Spring Semester 2017 Auditions for Spring 2017 By Appointment Academic and Administrative Holiday Jan 16 First Day of Spring Instruction Jan 17 Last Day to Add / Drop a Class Jan 29 Academic and Administrative Holiday Feb 20 Spring Recess March 20 – March 26 Last Day of Instruction May 7 Final Examinations and Juries May 8 – 12 Commencement May 13 Fall 2018 Enrollment Deposit Due on or before June 1 Fall 2018 Registration July 31 – August 4 Fall Semester 2017 Auditions for Fall 2017 By Appointment New Student Orientation Aug 17 First Day of Fall Instruction Aug 21 Last Day to Add/Drop a Class Sept 3 Academic and Administrative Holiday Sept 4 Academic and Administrative Holiday Nov 20 – Nov 26 Spring 2018 Enrollment Deposit Due on or Before Dec 1 Last Day of Instruction Dec 10 Final Examinations and Juries Dec 11 – 17 Winter Recess Dec 18 – Jan 15, 2018 Spring 2018 Registration Jan 2 – 5, 2018 Spring Semester 2018 Auditions for Spring 2018 By Appointment Academic and Administrative Holiday Jan 15 First Day of Spring Instruction Jan 16 Last Day to Add / Drop a Class Jan 28 Academic and Administrative Holiday Feb 19 Spring Recess March 19 – March 25 Last Day of Instruction May 6 Final Examinations and Juries May 7 – 13 Commencement May 12 Fall 2018 Enrollment Deposit Due on or before June 1 Fall 2018 Registration July 30 – August 3 Please note: Edition 17.0 of the CJC 2017 – 2018 General Catalog covers the time period of July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018. 2 THE CALIFORNIA JAZZ CONSERVatoRY HISTORY AND PROGRAMS Founded in 2009, the California Jazz Conservatory The California Jazz Conservatory offers students: (CJC) is positioned as the only independent, • A synergistic, comprehensive jazz education accredited music conservatory in the country and performance program for today’s devoted solely to the study and performance of professional jazz instrumentalist and vocalist jazz and related styles of music. • Small classes taught by professional artists The CJC is located in the historic Kress Building on and experienced educators in the field of Addison Street in the heart of the Downtown jazz and related styles of music Berkeley Arts District. Part of the vibrant East Bay performing arts scene, the CJC is situated in close • Opportunities to study with preeminent proximity to the Berkeley Repertory and Aurora visiting artists and educators Theatres, The Freight & Salvage, the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, and the world • Performance opportunities at prominent Bay class performing arts presenter Cal Performances Area venues; workshop opportunities with at the University of California, Berkeley. resident faculty and visiting artists • Opportunities to record, study and perform The CJC offers instrumentalists and vocalists a at the world-renowned recording facility 4-year Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies Fantasy Studios with areas of concentration in Brazilian Jazz, Audio Production and North American Roots Music, and • Access to important networking opportunities a 2-year Associate of Arts degree in Jazz