Overview

You’ll get the chance to perform with our two UCM Jazz Large Ensembles and with our Jazz-Rock Combos while taking classes related to improvisation, arranging, and history. UCM alumni have continued their studies in graduate Jazz programs at institutions such as Rutgers University, University of Northern Colorado, and University of Missouri-Kansas City. They have also secured professional jobs as performers and educators in the field.

Each semester you will receive instruction from UCM’s outstanding faculty and world-renowned guest artists. Recent guest artists include Tamir Hendelman, Shawn Pelton, Rob Scheps, Jerry Dodgion, Jim O’Connor, Jason Jackson, Todd Strait, Kathy Kosins, and Roger Rosenberg.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate with a Bachelor of Music - Jazz Commercial degree at the University of Central Missouri will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

Interpret and analyze music through historical, cultural, and theoretical study, and communicate findings in discipline-specific formats.

Perform, improvise, and create in individual and collaborative settings with technique, musicality, and artistry.

Integrate current technology and software applications in the study and practice of music and the sonic arts.

Demonstrate functional piano performance skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Recital Attendance

Theory

Aural Training

Music of the World’s Cultures

Music of the Common Practice Era

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Warrensburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the International Student Application

Pay the non-refundable $75 application fee

Prove English proficiency

Provide financial support letter

Provide a bank statement with adequate funds

Official Transcripts

Photocopy of passport

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19370 USD / year

≈ 19370 USD / year
Out-of-State

19370 USD / year

≈ 19370 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10460 USD / year

≈ 10460 USD / year

Living costs

Warrensburg

United States

800 - 1300 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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Program Learning Outcomes

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Warrensburg

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