About our Jazz Studies Certificate
You can earn a Jazz Studies Certificate through our award-winning and nationally recognized Jazz Program. Our program offers a secondary focus to existing music degrees with emphasis in jazz performance, improv, composition and arranging, and music history.
Students in this certificate program are either instrumentalists or vocalists and participate in both large and small jazz ensembles.
Program Highlights
Where is this program offered?
Ellensburg
How much does this program cost?
Find out how much this program costs through the registrar.
Scholarships
Each year, the Music Department gives over $250,000 in scholarships and waivers for incoming and returning students. To learn more, check out our Music Scholarship Information.
Ensembles
We offer many ensemble opportunities in a wide range of instrumental combinations, styles, and proficiencies. From our large symphony orchestra, wind ensemble, or premier vocal group to our small jazz combos and brass quintets, there is an ensemble for you.
For a full list of ensembles, reference our CWU Music Ensemble Opportunities.
Degree Information
For information regarding admission requirements, required and elective courses, please reference the 2022-2023 Academic Catalog.
Want to apply? Check out our Admissions Audition information, as well as our Undergraduate Handbook. The Jazz Studies certificate must be done in conjunction with another Music major.
Related Degrees
Questions? Contact us.
Department of Music
(509) 963-1216
music@cwu.edu
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