Music, BM

Jazz Studies

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

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Program Highlights

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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

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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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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

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