"Come Fly With Me"
Featuring Mike Williams, Trumpet. Jacksonville State University Jazz Ensemble I
Music - Jazz Performance (Bachelor of Arts)
This concentration is for the student desiring a performance career. The typical student will follow this degree with graduate work in the concentration. Individuals with a degree in Music Performance delve deeply into the repertoire of their field, and perform in studio classes, junior and senior recitals, and association competitions. Courses in the degree include Jazz Pedagogy, Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Arranging, Jazz Piano, Jazz Theory, Jazz Ensembles, Jazz Combos, Latin Ensemble, and Applied Lessons. Students actively perform in campus concerts, off-campus events, on recitals, and in recording sessions.
Potential Careers
- Session Musician
- Touring Musician
- Studio Musician
- Private Teacher
- Composer
- Arranger
- Producer
- Promoter
Median Annual Salary
|
Session Musician |
$58,5528 |
|
Touring Musician |
$44,855 |
|
Studio Musician |
$54,600 |
|
Private Teacher |
$49,396 |
|
Composer |
$63,670 |
|
Arranger |
$50,596 |
|
Producer |
$92,292 |
|
Promoter |
$45,967 |
*Median salary for 2025 from gemtracks.com
Additional Facts
- JSU Jazz Ensemble I was a recipient of a Downbeat Magazine 2023 Student Award for "Outstanding Performance, Collegiate Jazz Ensemble.
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