Overview

Key Features

If you want to focus on a career in jazz performance. You will learn skills needed for work in recording studios, on cruise ships, in armed forces ensembles, or as a leader/sideman in a live band. This Jazz Studies track from University of the Pacific, may lead to a graduate degree.

If you are interested in writing and composing jazz music. Performance education is still a large element of this track. You will be exposed to a wide range of musical styles from which you can develop your own compositional voice.

The Bachelor of Music with a major in Jazz Studies provides students a foundation in both traditional and innovative approaches to development as a jazz artist or composer. Courses in jazz history, theory, improvisation, and composition are combined with solo performance, small ensemble and large ensemble experiences.

The curriculum culminates in a four-semester sequence of research-based seminars that investigate the performance techniques and historical development of jazz. In consultation with the program director, students select additional coursework from a broad range of disciplines in the arts and sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Jazz Applied

Jazz Ensemble

Jazz Combo

Jazz Piano

Jazz Theory and Aural Training

Jazz Harmony

Jazz Improvisation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockton, 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

In addition to the online application, you must also send the following documents to be considered for admission:

Transcripts
Personal Statement
Letter of Recommendation from High School Counselor or Teacher

Additionally, you may submit the following as part of your application:

Test Scores

Additional information for applying to Pacific:

Advance Credit (AP, IB, etc.)
Certification of Finances
Choice of Preparatory Coursework
Early Action
English Language Proficiency
Interviews and Auditions
Official Records of Study

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

57824 USD / year

≈ 57824 USD / year
Out-of-State

57824 USD / year

≈ 57824 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

57824 USD / year

≈ 57824 USD / year

Living costs

Stockton

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Stockton

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