The bachelor of music in jazz studies provides professional training in all aspects of jazz music. Our faculty of artist-teachers is dedicated to expanding your creativity while providing the experience and knowledge necessary to build a career in jazz. In today's jazz industry, musical versatility and diversity is key. With ensemble offerings, classes, guest artists, and a robust performing and recording schedule, our students are equipped to go straight from graduation into careers in performing, composing, arranging, recording and arts management.<br><br>Students can choose from any of the following areas of jazz study:<br><br>Bass<br>Drums<br>Guitar<br>Piano<br>Trumpet<br>Trombone<br>Voice<br>Woodwinds<br>Composing and arranging<br><br>The bachelor of music in jazz studies consists of 194 total credits, 132 of which come from music. Students receive weekly one-on-one lessons, participate in two ensembles per quarter, and take coursework in music theory, musicology, arranging, conducting and music technology.<br><br>In addition to satisfying DU's common curriculum requirements, students must fulfill requirements for piano proficiency, sophomore performance proficiency, music beyond the primary culture, Convocation attendance, and junior and senior recitals.