Overview

As a Music Performance - Jazz Studies student at Appalachian State University, you will perform, improvise, compose, arrange and score music that represents multiple styles of jazz, all while exploring jazz history and literature, including the cultural sources and influences of the musical genre. You will also develop an understanding of the entrepreneurial skills — including copyright, licensing and permission requirements — necessary to teach and actively perform as a jazz musician.Jazz Studies students learn from faculty who are also active performers nationally and internationally, and you’ll have the opportunity to play with and receive master classes from visiting guest artists.

Those who play the following instruments may audition for the Jazz Studies program: saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, piano, bass, and drum set. Learn more about the Hayes School of Music audition process.

Careers

Arts Administrator/Manager
Composer/Arranger
Concert Hall Manager
Conductor
Director of Educational Activities
Film Music Editor
Floor Show Band
Instrument Repair Specialist
Managing Director
Music Attorney
Music Copyist
Music Critic

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Jazz Ensemble Techniques
Contemporary Jazz
Jazz Music in American Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boone, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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General requirements

A complete online application
A non-refundable application fee of $65 (USD)
Official high school/secondary school transcript
Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT* or ACT**)
If school is in an English-speaking country, we must have SAT or ACT whereas schools in non-English-speaking countries do not need the SAT / ACT
Applicants who do/did not attend school in an English-speaking country must provide a TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, SAT or ACT score
Applicants who attend(ed) school in an English-speaking country must submit an SAT or ACT score
Official college transcripts
Additional information if requested, upon submission of your application, by the Office of Admissions (This may include submitting a Criminal Background Check and Conduct Review as required by the UNC System.)
All applicants claiming to be a resident of North Carolina must request a residency determination through the Residency Determination Service (RDS)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27248 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27248 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8388 USD / year

≈ 8388 USD / year

Living costs

Boone

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Credits

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Boone

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