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Ranked among Canada's premier jazz education programs, CapU's Jazz Studies curriculum cultivates your talents in jazz performance, composition, and music instruction within a comprehensive liberal arts framework.
The four-year Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies emphasizes jazz performance and composition while incorporating diverse musical traditions.
Whether you aspire to perform, compose, teach, or pursue advanced studies, this distinctive program connects you with globally accomplished artists, composers, and educators.
Program objectives
Master performance, improvisation, composition, and collaboration across various jazz styles.
Effectively articulate musical concepts, knowledge, and experiences to others.
Examine, interpret, and transcribe complex music featuring advanced harmony, rhythm, and structure.
Memorize and internalize extensive musical repertoire for jazz performance and creation.
Combine theoretical knowledge with practical application in performance, improvisation, and composition.
Create academic work demonstrating thorough understanding of music theory and historical context.
Develop disciplined practice habits and dedication to refine performance and compositional abilities.
High school graduation
English Language Requirements:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 83 (internet-based score), 560 (paper-based score).
ELA (English Language Assessment Test): 145
Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5 overall and no one scores less than 6
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Test): 70
PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): 56
DET (Duolingo English Test) - 125 or higher with no sub-score less than 115.