Charlotte,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Bachelor of Music (B.M.) with a Jazz Studies specialization prepares aspiring jazz artists for professional careers. This program requires 34 credits of General Education plus foreign language proficiency, 56 credits in core music studies (covering private instruction, ensemble performance, music theory, ear training, piano, and music history), and 19-21 credits focused on jazz-specific subjects like improvisation, arranging/composition, and jazz history. Students demonstrate their mastery through junior and senior recital performances.