Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music –
Jazz Studies
Create and Share the Music You Love with Our BM in Commercial Music – Jazz Studies Degree
Performing and preserving jazz music for future generations requires unique musical skills. Our Bachelor of Music (BM) in Commercial Music – Jazz Studies degree can equip you with special techniques for arranging, teaching, and performing jazz. Throughout this degree, you can study the fundamentals of music production and audio, preparing you to record and produce jazz as well as perform and teach it.
Our mission is to Train Champions for Christ, and we want to help you develop skills for a meaningful journey in music. Partner with us and explore how to share the genre you love in a way that communicates the love and truth of Christ.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
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Highlights
Highlights of Our Bachelor’s of Commercial Music in Jazz Studies Degree Program
Graduates Who Make an Impact
Our graduates have found careers as musicians playing for stars like Carrie Underwood, well-known Christian singers and songwriters, worship leaders at Harvest Bible Chapel, and conductors leading choir festivals in Southeast Asia.
Faculty Who Mentor and Inspire
Our professors are experienced artists and musicians, and they are dedicated to mentoring you and helping you develop your talents.
Industry Connections That Count
The Liberty University School of Music has strategic partnerships with leaders in the industry, such as Michael W. Smith.
Each semester, the School of Music hosts industry professionals who share their expertise with current commercial music students and provide practical, hands-on experience for those pursuing their bachelor’s in commercial music.
Performance Opportunities To Build Your Skills
You will have the opportunity to participate in our School of Music’s Jazz Ensemble.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a BM in Jazz Studies Degree?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music – Jazz Studies can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Band leader
- Composer
- Jazz arranger
- Performer
- Teacher in art school, private music studio, or community school
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our BM in Commercial Music – Jazz Studies Degree Program?
Throughout our bachelor’s in commercial music degree program, you can study the musical theories and techniques behind multiple music genres, along with the fundamentals of recording and producing commercial music. Our Bachelor of Music program is taught from a biblical worldview, allowing you to explore music as both art and worship.
By earning our commercial music bachelor’s degree, you can prepare for a career as a singer, songwriter, or musician through hands-on classes, practicums, and internships. These opportunities can help you gain experience to stand out.
If you choose to pursue our jazz studies’ specialization, you can study various jazz styles, important innovators, and how jazz has developed since its conception. You can explore how to arrange and teach jazz in ways that maintain the creative aspect of jazz, while still preserving and passing jazz on to future musicians. To further your experience, this program gives you the opportunity to perform with Liberty’s Jazz Ensemble and as a soloist in your junior and senior recitals.
Featured BM in Jazz Studies Courses
MUSC 200 – Music, Art, Worship, and Culture
MUSC 327 – Jazz Styles and Analysis
MUSC 366 – Jazz Arranging
MUSC 367 – Jazz Pedagogy
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Music
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Bachelor’s of Commercial Music in Jazz Studies Degree?
Prepare for Your Future
We are committed to providing you with helpful training for the music industry. As one of the top 10 largest schools of music in the nation, we offer a variety of classes and opportunities designed to help you gain experience and share your work with the world.
Enjoy Hands-On Opportunities
While you are studying with us, you can have opportunities to work with LU Praise, our Liberty Worship Collective, and to develop your own album in our state-of-the-art recording facilities.
Study Under Faculty with Credentials
Many of our faculty members have earned their degrees from the most prestigious music schools in the nation.
Utilize a Space to Grow Your Style
Our professors work to ensure you have a healthy classroom environment to develop your own musical style and abilities.
Admissions
How Do You Become a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Student?
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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