Program Details

Music in Jazz Studies Degree School: Capilano University Degree: Bachelor Field of Study: Jazz/Jazz Studies Music Description: The Bachelor of Music (Jazz Studies) provides a broad-based academic background, while developing comprehensive abilities in music, with jazz as the main focus. In keeping with the eclectic nature of jazz, students are exposed to music from diverse cultural sources, historical periods and media. Because jazz is an applied art form, the achievement of specific high standards in vocal and/or instrumental performance, improvisation, composition, and arranging are fundamental goals of the program curriculum, and demonstration of ability in these areas is required of all graduates. Teaching music within the public school system will be a goal for some graduates; to this end, the Jazz Studies program includes all the necessary prerequisites for acceptance into the fifth year Teacher Education Program at the University of British Columbia. While most Jazz Studies graduates who do not enter the public school system as teachers embark upon creative and varied careers as self-employed professionals, the Bachelor of Music (Jazz Studies) also qualifies its graduates who wish to teach at the college or university level for some post-graduate degrees. Since 1995, some graduates from the Jazz Studies program have been admitted into Master's programs at Canadian and American universities in the areas of composition, education, conducting and performance. Website: Music in Jazz Studies Degree at Capilano University Length: 4 Year(s) Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 60 to 100 Prerequisites: Jazz Studies Diploma OR acceptable transfer equivalent; Interview. Audition for transfer students only; For Transfer students from other post-secondary Music programs, placement tests in theory, keyboard and aural skills are required before credits can be transferred. * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.