Jazz Studies

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

Semester Hours

120

Program Highlights

  • 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

Program Requirements

  • 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
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Explore the College and Department

Go to College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Go to Department of Music and Performing Arts

What Can You Be?

Types of Jobs

  • Composer/arranger
  • Musicologist
  • Staged musical/theatre
  • Studio musician

Types of Employers

  • Computer software industry
  • Elementary/secondary schools
  • Instrument repair and design
  • Music editing and publishing

Contact Us

Pottle Music Building, Room 102

SLU Box 10815
Hammond, LA 70402

(985) 549-2184

jwright​@southeastern.edu