Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Composition - Percussion in Philadelphia United States | Temple University

Enhance your jazz expertise through Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance with a Bachelor of Music (BM) in Jazz Studies Composition. This comprehensive 123-credit program equips graduates for professional opportunities in jazz composition, performance, education, and ensemble work across various group sizes. As a Temple undergraduate, you'll immerse yourself in Philadelphia's rich jazz heritage - a city that shaped legends like John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, and Grover Washington. Many alumni establish successful performance careers in the Philadelphia music scene. Through masterclasses, guest lectures, and collaborations with nationally acclaimed musicians, you'll refine skills in jazz analysis, arranging, composition, and improvisation. The program has hosted distinguished artists like percussionist Adam Nussbaum, saxophonist Gary Smulyan, and vibraphonist Warren Wolf. Jazz Composition students receive specialized training on their primary instrument, including private instruction and senior recital opportunities. The intimate Music Studies Department fosters close mentorship relationships between faculty and students throughout the program.