BM, Jazz Studies

New York University

Combine intensive performance training and jazz studies with a full liberal arts education and choose to specialize in jazz composition or jazz performance. You'll have opportunities to perform at some of New York City's leading venues, attend weekly interactive master classes, and study one-on-one with our faculty of world-renowned jazz artists.The Bachelor of Music degree program in Instrumental Performance provides students with the opportunity for intensive study with internationally acclaimed performers and teachers. Private instruction is combined with studies in music theory and history, chamber music, and performance practices. Students participate in myriad performance opportunities, including solo repertoire study and intensive training in chamber, new music, and orchestral repertoire. Students may perform in symphony and repertory orchestras, fully staged music theatre and opera productions, string and wind chamber groups, percussion ensembles, contemporary music ensembles, and jazz ensembles. In addition, master classes with renowned faculty and visiting artists provide opportunities for performance, interaction, and learning. Students may also take music business courses that enable them to obtain internships in the music industry, a music technology sequence, an introduction to music therapy, and other options.

Steinhardt School of Culture Education and Human Development