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BFA Jazz and Contemplative Studies at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

This degree combines a solid grounding in jazz and improvised music with courses involving meditative practices and other areas related to creative development.

Faculty: School of Music, Theatre & Dance  |  Department: Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation  |  Duration: 120 credits  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits (coursework is 75% within SMTD and 25% within the liberal arts. SMTD coursework includes private lessons, jazz studies, music theory, musicology, ensemble participation and piano.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the School of Music, Theatre & Dance (school-level): applicants must meet minimum academic guidelines and complete pre-screening, portfolio, audition or interview requirements for the programme (no audition for the BA in Music).

Intake: Fall

Duration: 120 credits

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