BM Music - Jazz Performance

Course Overview The Bachelor of Music (BM) degree with an Emphasis in Jazz Performance is designed to prepare students with the comprehensive skills needed for performing, composing, and arranging within the jazz idiom. The program’s goals include developing mastery in jazz improvisation and ensuring students are well-versed in the jazz tradition through performance and study with jazz masters. Graduates are prepared for careers such as professional performer, composer, or teacher, though most are expected to pursue additional study for professional mastery. Key Program Highlights Prepares students with skills to perform, compose, and arrange within the jazz idiom Goal is to be skilled in the art of jazz improvisation Fosters understanding and appreciation of the jazz tradition Appropriate preparation for careers as a professional performer, music arranger/composer, or teacher Most graduates are encouraged to pursue additional study for professional skill development