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Jazz Studies

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Overview

Jazz Studies emphasis within the Bachelor of Arts in Music

Coursework in jazz theory and improvisation, jazz arranging, jazz history, and jazz and pop literature, completed with a capstone project

Performance & Productions

Jazz Combo, Jazz Ensemble, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble performance opportunities

Performances in the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts

Facilities

Keyboard/technology lab and recording studio for arranging and production

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.06

Admit rate

89%

school-wide

Grad rate

48%

Enrollment

6.3K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,133

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$17,721

Before aid

Average net price

$13,369

After aid

Cost · uwgb.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 9, 7:37 PM

Program Highlights

Program Overview

Jazz Studies emphasis within the Bachelor of Arts in Music

Coursework in jazz theory and improvisation, jazz arranging, jazz history, and jazz and pop literature, completed with a capstone project

Performance & Productions

Jazz Combo, Jazz Ensemble, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble performance opportunities

Performances in the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts

Facilities

Keyboard/technology lab and recording studio for arranging and production

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music

Program Highlights

Program Overview

Jazz Studies emphasis within the Bachelor of Arts in Music

Coursework in jazz theory and improvisation, jazz arranging, jazz history, and jazz and pop literature, completed with a capstone project

Performance & Productions

Jazz Combo, Jazz Ensemble, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble performance opportunities

Performances in the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts

Facilities

Keyboard/technology lab and recording studio for arranging and production

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Apr 1, 2026

Deadline

Last Day to ApplyDec 14, 2026

Last Day to Submit DocumentsDec 17, 2026

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Audition Requirements

Repertoire List

Jazz performance repertoire: Two contrasting works or movements on your principal instrument or voice, 10 minutes total; a jazz standard or improvised selection is encouraged; sight-reading may be requested

Letters of Recommendation

Music teacher recommendation: Required from a teacher familiar with your musical ability and leadership potential; band students should include a current band-director letter; additional references are accepted; letters may be submitted by email

Transcript

High school transcript: Have a copy sent to UW-Green Bay

Auditions · uwgb.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

How to Apply

Complete the UW-Green Bay Music Admission and Scholarship Application via Qualtrics

Choose a preferred in-person audition date, or submit a video audition

Admission to the music major and minor is by audition

Placement

Admitted students take music theory and aural-skills placement diagnostics — for course placement only, not admission

What's The Process

Audition Format

Perform two contrasting works or movements (10 minutes total)

Jazz repertoire and improvisation are encouraged to demonstrate readiness for the emphasis

Percussionists may perform on up to three different instruments

Memorization is not required

In-person auditions on the Green Bay campus are preferred

Video auditions accepted — upload to YouTube and submit a shareable link

Video submissions must be received by April 1 for scholarship consideration

Contact

Professor Luis Fernandez, Music Admission & Scholarship Coordinator — fernanlu@uwgb.edu

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Scholarship offers determined through the music audition

Results and scholarship offers communicated within two weeks of audition

Early audition dates receive priority consideration for scholarships

Video submissions must be received by April 1 for scholarship consideration

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.06

Admit rate

89%

school-wide

Grad rate

48%

Enrollment

6.3K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,133

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$17,721

Before aid

Average net price

$13,369

After aid

Cost · uwgb.edu College Scorecard

Program Overview

Jazz Studies emphasis within the Bachelor of Arts in Music

Coursework in jazz theory and improvisation, jazz arranging, jazz history, and jazz and pop literature, completed with a capstone project

Performance & Productions

Jazz Combo, Jazz Ensemble, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble performance opportunities

Performances in the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts

Facilities

Keyboard/technology lab and recording studio for arranging and production

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music

Updated Sep 9, 7:37 PM