Music, BM
Concentration
Explore the vibrant world of jazz with our BM in Music, specializing in jazz studies. You’ll be immersed in the rich traditions and innovative spirit of jazz music. Through dynamic coursework and performance opportunities, you'll develop skills in improvisation, ensemble playing, and music theory. Whether you aspire to be a performer, educator, or composer, this concentration will prepare you for a fulfilling career while letting your passion for jazz take center stage.
Location
On Campus
Required Semester Hours
120-134
Department of Music and Performing Arts is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music
Diverse student body from United States, Honduras, Bulgaria, Russia, Romania, Germany, the Republic of Moldova and Mexico
Faculty are leaders in their fields, holding offices in state and national professional organizations and receiving national and university awards in teaching, research and creative activity
Quality of performance teaching reflected through the accomplishments of students in competitions, placements, audition results, grad school placements and fellowship awards
Total semester hours required (Performance): 120
Total semester hours required (Education): 134
Students must possess exceptional talent, well-developed musicianship, artistic sensibilities, mental stamina and a strong sense of commitment
Composer/arranger
Musicologist
Staged musical/theatre
Studio musician
Computer software industry
Elementary/secondary schools
Instrument repair and design
Music editing and publishing
Pottle Music Building, Room 102
SLU Box 10815
Hammond, LA 70402
jwright@southeastern.edu