Sep 06, 2025  
Butler University Bulletin 2025-2026 
    
Butler University Bulletin 2025-2026

Jazz Studies Minor


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  • The Jazz Studies Minor requires the completion of 22 credits.
  • An audition is required; contact Dr. Matt Pivec, Director of Jazz Studies, for further information: mpivec@butler.edu or 317-940-9068.
  • A grade of C or higher is required for all JCA courses.
  • The Jazz Studies Minor has the following arts event attendance requirement: the student must attend a minimum of 16 events during their matriculation at Butler, regardless of the number of semesters of enrollment as an official Jazz Studies Minor. Of these events, 8 must be in music, 2 in dance, 2 in theatre, 2 in art or arts-related lecture events, and 2 of the student’s choice. Records are maintained online.
  • Students fulfill the Perspectives of the Creative Arts requirement of the University Core Curriculum when they have completed 9 credit hours of arts courses (e.g., music, dance, theatre, visual arts). 
  • A placement test is required prior to enrollment in MT 101. Contact the School of Music office for further information (music@butler.edu). 

Required Courses in Music (8 credits)


Required Courses in Jazz (14 credits)


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