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Jazz and Popular Music

Jazz and Popular Music 1st cycle - 17 872 2811

Jazz and Popular Music 2nd cycle - 17 872 2811

Graduate Profile

A graduate of the first‑cycle programme in Jazz and Popular Music possesses broad competences enabling them to undertake various forms of professional activity. After completing successive stages of education, they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to function in the field of vocal and instrumental music performance — both as a soloist, chamber musician, and as a member of ensembles and orchestras typical of popular and stage music. The graduate’s competences are not limited solely to popular music. The obtained diploma entitles them to engage in artistic activity within the broadly understood field of musical art, including classical music. The dynamic development of municipal and private cultural institutions in Rzeszów generates a demand for qualified instructors and leaders of ensembles and various forms of music classes. At the same time, many graduates are associated with ensembles operating outside the region or pursue concert activity on a nationwide scale.

The Jazz and Popular Music programme systematically adapts its curriculum to current labour‑market needs, which is reflected in annual modifications of the study plan aimed at maintaining the relevance and attractiveness of the educational offer. The practical profile of the programme provides students with a significant number of hours dedicated to individual and ensemble instrumental work, artistic project implementation, and participation in various creative initiatives.

Practical professional experience is gained through classes conducted by a highly qualified teaching staff composed of renowned Polish instrumentalists and vocalists, which significantly contributes to the programme’s popularity. The best confirmation of the high level of education is the achievements of its graduates — winners of numerous prestigious music competitions, both in solo and ensemble categories.

Career Prospects (First‑Cycle Studies)

The obtained diploma enables graduates to engage in artistic activity within the broadly understood field of musical art, including classical music, which opens employment opportunities in cultural institutions as well as in ensembles performing nationwide.

The programme systematically responds to changing labour‑market needs, as evidenced by annual curriculum updates aimed at maintaining its relevance and attractiveness to prospective students.

The practical profile of the studies provides students with a substantial number of hours devoted to instrumental work, artistic project implementation, and creative activities under the supervision of a highly qualified teaching staff composed of recognised Polish artists.

Employment opportunities include:

cultural institutions
symphony orchestras
chamber orchestras
orchestras and big bands performing popular music
musical theatres
recording studios (as a session musician or soloist)
private music schools and music centres

Second‑Cycle Studies — Full‑Time

Programme Description

The programme is designed for musicians seeking to acquire competences enabling professional functioning in the broadly understood field of popular music. The curriculum prepares students for diverse professional tasks — from stage performance, through studio work, to songwriting, music production, and issues related to copyright protection. The practical profile of the programme emphasises workshop‑based learning, with a strong focus on exercises developing individual performance skills. The specialisations offered within Jazz and Popular Music are intended for vocalists, instrumentalists, and music producers, who are expected to possess the skills necessary to work in varied artistic and organisational environments. In addition to classes aimed at shaping a mature stage personality, the programme provides solid theoretical foundations and practical preparation in studio work, sound‑recording systems, and music‑notation editing.

Graduate Profile (Second‑Cycle Studies)

A graduate of the second‑cycle programme in Jazz and Popular Music possesses extensive competences enabling them to undertake diverse forms of professional activity. After completing the programme, they acquire advanced knowledge and skills necessary for vocal and instrumental performance — as a soloist, chamber musician, ensemble and orchestra member typical of stage music, as well as a music producer.

The graduate’s competences extend beyond popular music. The obtained diploma enables them to engage in artistic activity within the broadly understood field of musical art, including classical music. The dynamic development of municipal and private cultural institutions in Rzeszów creates a demand for qualified instructors leading ensembles and various forms of music classes. Many graduates also collaborate with ensembles in other centres or pursue nationwide concert activity.

The programme systematically responds to changing labour‑market needs, reflected in annual curriculum updates aimed at maintaining the relevance and attractiveness of the educational offer. Its practical profile ensures a significant number of hours dedicated to improving instrumental or vocal skills, artistic project implementation, and creative initiatives.

Practical experience is supported by a highly qualified teaching staff composed of renowned Polish instrumentalists and vocalists, which contributes to the programme’s strong reputation. The best recommendation for the programme is the success of its graduates — winners of numerous prestigious music competitions in both solo and ensemble categories.

Career Prospects (Second‑Cycle Studies)

A graduate of the second‑cycle programme in Jazz and Popular Music possesses broad competences enabling them to undertake diverse forms of professional activity. After completing the programme, they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for vocal and instrumental performance — from soloist, through chamber musician, music producer, and songwriter, to orchestral performer in ensembles typical of stage music.

Employment opportunities include:

cultural institutions
symphony orchestras
chamber orchestras
orchestras and big bands performing popular music
musical theatres
recording studios (as producer, session musician, arranger)
production studios (DAW‑based recording and editing)
work as a songwriter, session musician, or ensemble soloist
private music schools and music centres