BMUS Music Jazz Performance

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Program Overview

This major will prepare you for a career in instrumental or vocal jazz performance. You’ll study comprehensive coursework in jazz solo and ensemble literatures. Courses offered include:

  • Keyboard
  • Improvisation
  • Arranging
  • Jazz history
  • Composition
  • Styles
  • Pedagogy
  • Music business
  • Applied instruction
  • Ensembles

You’ll have the chance to take part in some of our 18 campus jazz ensembles. Performance and studio recording opportunities also exist both on and off campus. You must pass an audition for acceptance into this program.

Program Key Stats

$34408 (Annual cost)
$ 75
Aug Intake : 5th Jan


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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Arrangement Composition Conducting Music criticism Music editing Music performance

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