Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance, Johns Hopkins University

This program offers a comprehensive study in jazz and music performance, combining major lessons, seminars, juries, and various ensembles. Over the course, students engage in performance, theory, and history, with a focus on jazz. The curriculum is designed to develop both technical skills and creative expression through a variety of courses including jazz theory, ear training, improvisation, and arrangement. Students participate actively in ensembles such as Peabody Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo, and they have opportunities for recording projects and recitals. The program emphasizes building a strong foundation in jazz while also exploring ethnomusicology and supportive general studies. Structured across four years with a blend of lessons, electives, and hands-on projects, this course prepares students for professional careers in jazz performance and related fields.