Jazz Studies: Music, B.M.
School of Music
Become an innovative music professional through our dynamic jazz education program that will allow you to improvise, compose, produce, arrange and engineer while pursuing a global academic education.
A bachelor of music with an area of emphasis in jazz studies provides the foundation to master your primary instrument and bring out the music inside of you. Enjoy unique educational experiences and performing opportunities with diverse ensembles. Find your home in our one-of-a-kind Greene Street Jazz Church. An audition is required.
Program Highlights
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Authentic Experiences
Fuse performance, composition and arranging into a study plan that prepares you for the professional performance world.
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Essential Skills
Become solid in the fundamental skills of ear training, keyboard technique, music theory and arranging.
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Expert Faculty
Work with our world-class faculty, and enjoy the many opportunities to perform in our first class facilities and venues.
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Supportive Community
Foster your creative learning, skill development and personal exploration through Spark: Music Leadership at Carolina.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Performance
Presenting oneself creatively through a specific medium to an audience
Communication
Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
Listening Skills
Understanding what others are saying to facilitate effective communication
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Networking
Building relationships and making connections with others to advance personal or professional goals
Attention to Detail
Being meticulous and thorough in all aspects of a task or project
Teamwork
Working collaboratively with others to achieve a shared goal or objective
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Musician
- Performer
- Arranger
- Artist
- Composer
Workplace Settings
- Music
- Business
- Education
The jazz faculty here is the reason why I fell in love with jazz. Their passion for the music and their desire for students to succeed provide such a great environment in the jazz studies department. All of the students and staff members are here to support each other and to grow together.
