Overview

The Jazz Studies program at Shenandoah University blends study in improvisation, arranging, jazz history and theory within a collaborative environment where intense study is combined with elective offerings in business and technology. Jazz studies graduates work as composers, recording artists, business leaders and teachers.

The philosophy of the Shenandoah Conservatory jazz studies program is grounded in the belief that 21st-century artists will work in a variety of settings, where performing, composing, studio work and teaching are important components of a successful musician’s overall career

Students receive training in technology and jazz teaching techniques, and enter the professional arena as performers and arrangers in the broad field of contemporary music which includes jazz, commercial, classical and studio music.

Careers

Graduates in Jazz Studies depart with a comprehensive ePortfolio, including a press kit, website, video and audio of performances, scores of original jazz pieces, transcriptions, and samples of writing.

The Jazz Studies program at Shenandoah University will prepare you to perform as the leader of your own group, and you will also know how to manage the group and develop public relations materials.

You’ll have the foundation of knowledge and experience necessary to perform in jazz and contemporary ensembles, work as a studio musician, provide private instruction, lead ensembles, and teach other jazz course work, including as an adjunct faculty member at a college or university.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Improvisational skills

Composition and arranging for jazz ensembles of various sizes

Concentrated study of jazz repertoire and jazz history

Jazz and traditional theory studies

Jazz pedagogy

Music technology and its relevance in the industry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Rolling admissions, deadlines are for priority consideration

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winchester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have your former high school send an official transcript directly to Shenandoah University’s Office of Admissions. If an institution is unable to send original documents, you must have an appropriate school official certify that the copy is an official copy with a stamp and signature.
All transcripts from non-U.S. institutions must also be submitted for an academic credential evaluation to obtain equivalency information regarding courses, credits, grades and degrees earned. For first-year applicants, a general or document-by-document report is sufficient, and must include GPA.
All applicants must demonstrate English proficiency.
Not only must Conservatory students be academically admissible, they must also complete and pass the mandatory audition/portfolio review and interview process.
Please complete the Supplemental Application for International Students and provide financial documentation in order to start the process of obtaining an I-20.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36330 USD / year

≈ 36330 USD / year
Out-of-State

36330 USD / year

≈ 36330 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36330 USD / year

≈ 36330 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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