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Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

San Jose State University

Program Overview

The BM concentration in Jazz Studies is a degree tailored for students who are intent on pursuing an active career as a professional jazz musician. Emphasis is placed on jazz improvisation, jazz performance styles, jazz arranging/composition, and jazz pedagogy. Jazz Studies students receive in-depth private instruction on their chosen instrument(s) and also receive opportunities to rehearse and perform with the SJSU Jazz Ensembles: Jazz Orchestra and Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble.

Program Key Stats

$18600 (Annual cost)



55 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
26
80

1370
7
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Equivalent of a U.S. 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or an average of B grades, Three years of college preparatory mathematics with a minimum grade of C- or better, Official secondary school (high school) transcripts and final transcripts

Career Options

  • Recording Engineer
  • Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies
  • Curator of Recorded Sound and Media
  • Industrial Designer

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