BM in Commercial Music (Jazz Studies)
During Commercial Music (Jazz Studies) at Liberty University you will study the history of jazz and the various styles that exist, as well as how to teach jazz to others.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$23,800 per year
Location
Lynchburg, United States
About the program
While you study your primary instrument, you will have the opportunity to learn a second instrument or pursue voice training in jazz styling. Throughout your Commercial Music (Jazz Studies) degree at Liberty University, you will gain performance experience with a jazz ensemble and hands-on commercial music experience through the internship of your choice.
Performing and preserving jazz music for future generations requires unique musical skills. Our Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music – Jazz Studies degree will equip you with special techniques for arranging, teaching, and performing jazz. Throughout this degree, you will learn the fundamentals of music production and audio, preparing you to record and produce jazz as well as perform and teach it.
Courses included
- Jazz Improvisation & Lab
- Survey of Pop & Jazz Music Literature
- Commercial Improvisation Techniques
- Jazz Arranging
- Jazz Pedagogy
- Senior Commercial Music Program
Career Opportunities
- Band leader
- Composer
- Jazz arranger
- Music director
- Performer
- Teacher in art school, private music studio, or community school
Minimum requirements
Admission decisions are competitive and are based primarily on the following factors:
- Cumulative (unweighted) GPA from high school or college
- GED scores (if applicable)
- Consistency and trends of grades
- Results from the SAT, ACT, or CLT
- Essay submission
50% of admitted students come from within the following mid-ranges:
- High School GPA: 3.15-3.83
- SAT (ERW* and math only): 1020-1220
- ACT composite: 20-27