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Inspiring the next generation of jazz musicians in a dynamic learning community
Music, Jazz Performance Concentration, B.M.
The MTSU Jazz Studies Area is a vital facet of the MTSU School of Music, offering a course of study leading to a Bachelor of Music鈥揑nstrumental Performance in Jazz Studies. Our outstanding jazz faculty is committed to one-on-one instruction and our comprehensive curriculum includes classes in improvisation, jazz theory, jazz history, jazz pedagogy, and jazz composition/arranging.
In addition, we offer diverse and challenging performance opportunities in large jazz ensembles and combos. Currently, we have two large jazz ensembles and typically four or five small jazz combos whose focus is improvisation.
Just 30 minutes from Nashville, MTSU鈥檚 jazz program has high visibility in one of the most dynamic music scenes in the country.聽 MTSU Jazz Ensembles聽provide performing opportunities for all MTSU students and the Jazz Studies Program enhances the cultural life of both the university and community, most notably through the MTSU聽聽and the annual MTSU Illinois Jacquet聽. Past artists have included Phil Woods, Lee Konitz, Rufus Reid, Benny Golson, Snooky Young, and Jimmy Heath. Our MTSU Jazz Artist Series is further evidence of our dedication to a world-class education in jazz. Each year, the jazz program invites some of the most-respected names in jazz to conduct master classes and give performances.
News Briefs
Tickets for the March 28 night concert are $10 for the public and free for MTSU students, faculty and staff.
The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, in Hinton Hall of the Wright Music Building.
News Briefs
Tickets for the March 28 night concert are $10 for the public and free for MTSU students, faculty and staff.
The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, in Hinton Hall of the Wright Music Building.
Music, Jazz Performance Concentration, B.M.
Our graduates are currently:
- Performing internationally, touring nationally and playing locally
- Teaching at major universities
- Teaching in high school band programs
- Pursuing advanced degrees in major university programs throughout the United States
- Composing
- Recording
- Performing
- Arranging
- Working within the thriving music industry of Nashville
MTSU鈥檚 Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called .
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides.
MTSU Jazz Studies website
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