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Bachelor of Music in Music Performance Concentration, Jazz Option
Tennessee Technological University
- Cookeville, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Music (Music Performance Concentration, Jazz Option) offered by School of Music at Tennessee Technological University, Focused on jazz improvisation, Theory and history with ensemble and solo performance.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Music in Music Performance Concentration
- Jazz Option and apply creative practice
- Critical evaluation
- and presentation of work to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Professional jazz performer
- Music teacher
- Graduate study in jazz
Curriculum
- Coursework centres on jazz improvisation
- Theory and history with ensemble and solo performance. Students work with faculty and guest artists. Students also complete the university's general education requirements
- The undergraduate catalogue lists the full course sequence and credit hours.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school diploma with at least 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale (engineering
- Computer science and engineering technology 2.85
- Nursing and health pre-professional 3.00)
- One accepted English test
- SAT and ACT optional
- 2.50 On a 4.00 scale (high school GPA)
- Engineering/CS/engineering technology 2.85
- Nursing 3.00
- Health-related pre-professional 3.00.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma/transcripts (first-year, GED 162 or HiSET 13+ with Accuplacer 28 accepted instead of the GPA), College transcripts for transfer, Proof of funds for one year for the I-20, SAT/ACT optional.
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy.
How to apply
- Choose the program and review the relevant international admission deadlines. Submit the appropriate undergraduate or graduate online application and applicable fee. Provide transcripts and any additional program-specific materials. Follow the admission instructions to obtain enrollment and immigration documents if admitted.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,460 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $40 USD |
| Deposit | $5,700 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Cookeville main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Fine Arts |
| Department | School of Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, Award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
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No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $28,460 USD per year. The application fee is $40 USD. The deposit is $5,700 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,960 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. A portfolio is required.