Bachelor of Arts Music - Jazz Studies
This program is tailored for students passionate about jazz performance, improvisation, and composition. It combines foundational music training with in-depth exploration of jazz theory, history, and stylistic techniques. Students develop ensemble experience, solo skills, and sight-reading proficiency, while also studying prominent jazz figures and genres. Applied lessons on instruments or voice are paired with courses in arranging, transcription, and improvisation. Graduates are well-prepared for careers as jazz performers, composers, educators, or studio musicians, and many pursue graduate work in jazz studies or performance.
This program is tailored for students passionate about jazz performance, improvisation, and composition. It combines foundational music training with in-depth exploration of jazz theory, history, and stylistic techniques. Students develop ensemble experience, solo skills, and sight-reading proficiency, while also studying prominent jazz figures and genres. Applied lessons on instruments or voice are paired with courses in arranging, transcription, and improvisation. Graduates are well-prepared for careers as jazz performers, composers, educators, or studio musicians, and many pursue graduate work in jazz studies or performance.