As one of the first conservatories in the U.S. to acknowledge the prime importance of jazz as an art form, Manhattan School of Music?s programs of study for jazz arts majors are designed to develop skilled performers, composers, arrangers and jazz educators in preparation for careers in jazz music.

Systematic and rigorous conservatory training, combined with a myriad of performance and networking opportunities in New York City make this program one of the richest of its kind for young jazz musicians.