Degree Programs

The Department of Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation offers the following degree programs:

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz & Contemplative Studies—combines a solid grounding in jazz and improvised music study with courses which involve meditative practices and other areas related to creative development.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation—combines strong foundations in both mainstream jazz and classical training as well as more eclectic approaches to contemporary improvised music. This degree is not available for jazz guitar.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Studies—allows students to focus on mainstream jazz studies through rigorous and focused jazz coursework.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Studies with Teacher Certification—for students who wish to pursue a high level of training in Jazz Studies AND teach in elementary or secondary schools.
Bachelor of Musical Arts—allows students the flexibility to develop secondary (cognate) fields of interest.

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