Jazz Studies

• About the Program
• Degree Offerings
• Course Offerings
• Music Course Catalog
• The Maynard Ferguson Institute of Jazz Studies

About the Program

The Rowan University Jazz Program is designed to prepare the serious jazz musician for a career in music. The degree includes 80 credits in music subjects and 45 credits in general education.

Acceptance into the program is based on several factors: performance auditions, tests of musical ability, previous academic standing and score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test. All students study a major instrument with an artist/teacher, engage in private study in improvisation, perform in small jazz ensembles, and gain experience playing in a big jazz band. Classes in music theory, aural perception, keyboard, and music history round out the curriculum. All students perform a jury examination at the conclusion of each semester and prepare and present a full recital their senior year.

The challenging but friendly atmosphere of Rowan University creates an ideal environment in which to study jazz. Our faculty is comprised of working professional musicians dedicated to preserving this uniquely American art form and passing it on to others.

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Degree Offerings

MM - Master of Music in Jazz Studies
BM - Bachelor of Music in Jazz/Performance

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Course Offerings

Music Course Catalog

• Lab Band
• Computer Technology in Music
• Pep Band
• Jazz Arranging
• Jazz Voice
• Jazz Band
• Jazz Theory
• Rehearsal Techniques
• Small Jazz Ensembles
• Jazz Composition
• Jazz Improvisation
• Individual Instrument - Private Lessons
• Recording Techniques
• Business of Music

For more information about the Music major, including degree programs and course descriptions, visit the online course catalog.

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