The Jazz program at Villa is Western New York's only jazz-specific music degree program.
Courses focus on developing solo improvisational skills and working in ensemble environments.
The liberal arts core, a combination of humanities, natural sciences and social sciences, essential to a solid career foundation, is required. The liberal arts core for Jazz is 21 credit hours. The Jazz program prepares students for transfer to a four-year program. Articulation agreements are currently being arranged with a number of four-year institutions. In addition to professional performance, career options include education, music therapy, and music production including recording and composing.