The BM in Jazz Performance is a jazz intense professional degree intended to prepare students for graduate school as well as a career in performing music. Acceptance to the program is by audition only.
Jazz Performance, B.M.: 120 Credits
Music Core: 56 Credits
Students must complete at least one ensemble per semester enrolled, total 8.
MUSC 2*** Applied Lessons II: 4 Credits
MUSC 3*** Applied Lessons III: 4 Credits
MUSC 4*** Applied Lessons IV: 4 Credits
MUSC 5*** Applied Lessons V: 4 Credits / Units: 16
MUSC0200 - Music Convocation Credits: 0
Students must complete 8 semesters of Convocation, 1 each semester they are in residence.
MUSC1290 - Class Piano I Credits: 1
MUSC1295 - Class Piano II Credits: 1
MUSC1030 - Written Theory I Credits: 3
MUSC1035 - Aural Theory I Credits: 1
MUSC1040 - Written Theory II Credits: 3
MUSC1045 - Aural Theory II Credits: 1
MUSC2030 - Written Theory III Credits: 3
MUSC2035 - Aural Theory III Credits: 1
MUSC2040 - Written Theory IV Credits: 3
MUSC1003 - Historical Perspectives in Music I Credits: 3
MUSC2050 - Historical Perspectives in Music II Credits: 3
MUSC2055 - Historical Perspectives III Credits: 3
MUSC4070 - Conducting Credits: 3
MUSC3255 - Sophomore Qualifying Performance Jury Credits: 0
One hour of Applied Lessons on the students major instrument must be taken every semester starting at the 2000 level.
Instrumental Emphasis: 2 Credits
MUSC4615 - Instrumental Pedagogy Credits: 2
Jazz Core Requirements: 11 Credits
MUSC3025 - Fundamentals of Jazz Improvisation Credits: 2
MUSC4020 - Advanced Jazz Improvisation Credits: 2
MUSC4025 - Jazz Composition and Arranging Credits: 2
MUSC4350 - History and Literature of Jazz Credits: 3
MUSC4380 - Jazz Techniques Credits: 2
Upper Division Music Electives: 9 Credits
MUSC3015 - Introduction to the Music of the World’s Peoples Credits: 3
MUSC4000 - Careers in Music Credits: 2
MUSC4315 - America’s Ethnic Music Credits: 3
MUSC4330 - Undergraduate Seminar Credits: 3
MUSC4490 - History of Rock and Roll Credits: 3
MUSC4650 - Keyboard Literature Credits: 3
MUSC4651 - String Solo Literature Credits: 3
MUSC4750 - Marching Band Techniques Credits: 1
MUSC4780 - Instrumental Conducting and Repertory Credits: 2
MUSC4790 - Choral Conducting and Repertory Credits: 2
MUSC4990 - Topics in: Credits: 1?12
MUSC5035 - Advanced Theory Credits: 3
General Electives: 6 Credits
September 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
1000 E. University Ave, Dept. 3254,
LARAMIE,
Wyoming,
82071, United States
A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 3.00-4.00 (on a 4.0 scale) for assured admission.
A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 2.50-2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) is admitted with support.
Provide Official Proof of English Proficiency
Minimum score 71 for iBT/ 6.0 IELTS / 169 Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency / 100 Duolingo are the most popular exam options and results required.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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