Overview

The Bachelor of Music degree with a concentration in Jazz Studies and Commercial Music at California State University Fullerton prepares students for this vibrant field.

Ensembles include the Fullerton Jazz Orchestra, Fullerton Big Band & Latin Ensemble, Jazz Small Groups (combos), and the Jazz Singers. From participation in these groups, students are prepared to take their place in the jazz and commercial performing opportunities available in the region.

Key Facts

The Jazz Ensembles and Combos are active in performing a wide variety of styles; from cutting edge contemporary styles of Maria Schneider and Jim McNeely to the classics of Count Basie and Duke Ellington. They perform concerts on campus and at top local, regional and international jazz festivals. Students may also audition for any of the jazz combos. The CSUF jazz groups have been selected as the winning ensembles & combos at the Reno Jazz Festival, Fullerton College Jazz Festival and the Pacific Coast Jazz Festival.

The Jazz Singers performs music that encompasses a wide variety of contemporary and historical jazz styles. In Jazz Singers an emphasis is placed on solo improvisation

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Diatonic Harmony

Musicianship I - Diatonic

Chromatic Harmony

Musicianship III - Chromatic

Form and Analysis

Survey of Western Musical Literature

History and Literature of Western Music

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fullerton, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology View 378 other Bachelors in Musicology in United States

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

First-year students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Complete the 15-unit comprehensive “A-G” pattern with a grade of C- or better by high school graduation.

"A-G" requirement may not be completed during the summer term prior to fall enrollment.

Earn a competitive Multi Factor Admission Score (MFAS) as described below. Minimum MFAS will fluctuate each term based on the strength of the applicant pool.

Prepare application materials such as transcripts, test scores (AP/IB), current and planned courses, annual household income, citizenship status and social security number (if available).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13432 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13432 USD / year

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In-State

6838 USD / year

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Living costs

Fullerton

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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