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Bachelor of Music

Music: Jazz Studies Emphasis (B.M.)

Through this degree, you will learn technical mastery and artistic depth through intensive lessons and frequent high-level performances. By graduation, you will be prepared to excel as a soloist, orchestral player, or collaborative artist.
Jazz students perform together at Jazz Festival.

Jazz Studies Introduction

The Jazz Studies Bachelor of Music degree is an opportunity to perform, compose, and develop a deeper understanding of Jazz and popular styles. Many of our students have gone on to receive graduate degrees with an end goal of teaching at a university, performing in a military band, running a private studio, or becoming a freelance musician. This degree includces the most music production courses of other music degrees, including how to capture and produce recordings.

With this degree, you can follow your dreams of studying music and focusing on jazz. Not only will you study the specifics of jazz methods, history, and composition, you will also become more proficient in your specific instrument. You will improve many of your music capabilities and have fun while doing it!

Highlighted Courses

If you are interested in Jazz Studies, start with one of the following major-specific courses. Students are required to participate in an ensemble each semester.
April 15, 2026 03:17 PM
MUSIC 102
April 16, 2026 11:34 AM
MUSIC 160Z
April 15, 2026 03:18 PM
MUSIC 209
April 15, 2026 03:20 PM
MUSIC 306
March 06, 2026 08:24 AM
MUSIC 330
March 06, 2026 08:25 AM
MUSIC 331
March 06, 2026 08:26 AM
MUSIC 339
March 06, 2026 08:27 AM
MUSIC 342B
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Graduate Career-Ready

Graduates with a degree in Music with a Jazz Studies emphasis have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries

Graduates from this program build stable financial foundations by leveraging multiple income streams through the portfolio career model. You will be equipped to combine live performance and private instruction with professional roles in arts administration and marketing for a versatile and sustainable career.

Common Career Paths

You will be prepared for exciting roles as a professional performer or music educator while utilizing your transferable skills to excel as an entrepreneur or public relations specialist. This major cultivates the intense discipline and collaborative spirit necessary to lead within non profit organizations and the broader entertainment industry.

Preparation for Grad School

This degree provides a rigorous academic foundation that makes you a standout candidate for top tier conservatories or advanced programs in law, medicine, and business. Your mastery of complex performance and critical thinking ensures you are ready to excel in the world's most prestigious graduate universities.

AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

AI in Music
You will learn to integrate artificial intelligence as a powerful tool to master music theory and maximize the efficiency of your rehearsals and performances. Our curriculum also leverages AI to curate specific job opportunities and match you with ideal graduate programs to ensure your career strategy is as precise as your artistry.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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