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Jazz Drum Majors

Drum jazz majors have recurring keyboard jury requirements and are expected to demonstrate proficiency in scales, chords, and theory each semester. They should consult with their private lesson instructors to prepare and agree to these terms when signing the Drum Jazz Major agreement on the Ensemble Scheduling Form.

Jazz Drum Majors Keyboard Requirements Each Semester

Note: if you are an Undergrad Semester 3 or 4, or a Grad Semester 3 drum jazz major, you are to follow the Jazz Jury Keyboard Exam requirements in place of the items below:

  • Prepare Semester-level Scales and Chords, all keys, ascending and descending, 1-octave minimum
  • Prepared performance of a memorized semester-level Standard tune, rooted chords and melody at an even tempo. No soloing

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