OpenFieldBachelor of Music in Jazz Studies and Commercial Music Production
Nationally recognized jazz program home of the world-famous Elmhurst Collegiate Jazz Festival, offering intensive improvisation, big band arranging, and recording studio production.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school GPA 2.8+.
- English language proficiency
- English proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required; in-person or recorded instrumental/vocal audition.
- Thesis / Research statement
- High school transcripts, musical repertoire list, and music faculty recommendation.
- Recommendation letters
- Two music instructor recommendations.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Elmhurst Music Department Talent Scholarships up to $10,000/year stackable with academic aid
- Application fee
- $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $41,500 per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Elmhurst University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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