Overview

During this Music - Performance - Jazz Studies major at Colorado State University students will gain knowledge of music history and repertory, including representative composers and works according to the area of specialization, as well as study and experiences with music in addition to that of the primary culture encompassing the area of specialization.

Students will demonstrate:

Ability to perform music from a variety of historical/ style periods, and exhibit the appropriate skills for musical self-expression in juried performances. These skills include: technique, musicianship, tone, diction/articulation, style, interpretation, sight-reading, rhythm, and artistry.

Keyboard Skills.

The capacity to create original or derivative music.

Understanding of the common elements and organizational patterns of music, including musical forms, processes, and structures.

Students are also expected to learn music literature from all periods through aural and score analysis. Performance skills are tested at the end of the sophomore year and in a graduation recital if required by the degree option. Some programs require satisfactory completion of supervised student teaching, an internship, or a senior project.

Potential Occupations

The professional undergraduate music curricula at CSU can lead to personally fulfilling careers as music educators, music therapists, performers, composers, private teachers, and entrepreneurs. Music graduates from CSU have successfully gained employment in public and private schools, hospitals and institutions, and as professional performers and composers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Jazz

Advanced Jazz Techniques

Jazz Pedagogy

Recital

Applied Jazz Instruction

Jazz Ensemble

Jazz Combo

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

Music Music Performance View 705 other Bachelors in Music Performance 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All first-year freshman students will submit an application using the Common Application. Your application will be reviewed after we receive all of the required items.
Transcripts: Submit your most recent transcripts or mark sheets. We will ask for additional materials if necessary. Only transcripts sent directly from the school or stamped and sealed are considered official.
Personal statement: Your personal statement, commonly called an essay, is your opportunity to help us understand what makes you unique beyond your grades and transcripts. Your personal statement will be reviewed during your admission decision, for consideration for any competitive majors, and for financial aid decisions.
Recommendation: One recommendation from a counselor or teacher is required.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Tuition Fee

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International

34751 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34751 USD per year during 48 months.
National

34751 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34751 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

13373 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13373 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Fort Collins

1210 - 1800 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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