I responded in another thread: the links work there!
I just started looking up jazz programs for a clarinetist and you really have to look closely at each school . He can audition on clarinet for many jazz programs, top ones and otherwise. He can ask about how to show he can also play sax, but honestly that could also be an informal addition to what he does once at school.
Some schools will let him audition on sax and then also on clarinet as a “doubling instrument.” Some schools may not list clarinet but who knows, it may be possible.
Just because clarinet faculty for clarinet is not listed, there may be another way to have lessons and participate in a program.
I think it is very important to call and ask or visit. You may miss opportunities if you just go by the website.
Here are some positives for jazz clarinet:
https://www.msmnyc.edu/programs/jazz-arts/ (see clarinet audition info)
https://necmusic.edu/jazz (see audition info “for any instrument”)
USC Thornton has jazz for “reed players” https://music.usc.edu/admission/appreqs/jazz/
and is of course a leading school for contemporary as well so this could be a top choice
Lawrence has an audition for clarinet allowed along with sax, which is primary
https://www.lawrence.edu/conservatory/ensembles/jazz-audition
SAXOPHONES: José Encarnación
4. Play a short excerpt on any doubling instrument (s) you play. (flute, clarinet, etc.) Clarinet excerpt.pdf, Flute excerpt.pdf
NYU Steinhardt doesnt’ specify instruments https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/programs/jazz-studies
Check out Ithaca https://www.ithaca.edu/academics/majors-minors/jazz-studies-bm
There is a note in the audition section: Students who play instruments not typically found in a big band/jazz ensemble should contact Mike Titlebaum at mtitlebaum@ithaca.edu to discuss the possibility of playing in an ensemble this year
Here are some negatives but ASK:
However, Juilliard does not list clarinet as a jazz specialization https://www.juilliard.edu/music/jazz-studies
https://www.juilliard.edu/music/jazz-studies#arm
New School doesn’t either https://www.ithaca.edu/academics/majors-minors/jazz-studies-bm
Again, you will just have to look at each school.
Miami Frost only lists clarinet in classical, not jazz or contemporary
https://www.frost.miami.edu/faculty/by-instrument/index.html
Hartt has auditions in jazz for “melodic instruments” but don’t see faculty for clarinet
Loyola New Orleans has popular and commercial music, as does Belmont in Nashville
but Belmont does not list clarinet http://www.belmont.edu/cmpa/music/undergrad/commercial-music/index.html
Oberlin does not list a jazz clarinet teacher but ASK them because it is a fantastic program https://www.oberlin.edu/conservatory/divisions/jazz-studies/faculty-list
Ditto Bard https://music.bard.edu/faculty/ ASK
SUNY Purchase has these instruments for jazz: Please note that we offer the following instruments as part of the jazz studies program: saxophone, trombone, trumpet, piano, bass, guitar, drums, voice. But, yes, classical clarinet.
Oh and Berklee has professional performance https://www.berklee.edu/professional-performance/major and jazz composition. Have you talked with them about what you want to do?
I think there are many ways to go about this. But investigate any school he would be interested in with a call or visit. Some liberal arts schools and universities without a BM might work too if he can tolerate the gen eds, particularly depending on location. I know a jazz sax player at Tufts who has been happy, but he majors in STEM.