MM Jazz Composition at University of Texas at Arlington

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in music or its demonstrated equivalent (such as a music conservatory degree). Three letters of recommendation are required, speaking to the student’s potential for success from references familiar with the student’s academic background. A minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work as calculated by the Graduate Admissions. Submitted application to the Department of Music (see the departmental website for more information). All admission criteria will be considered equally. Students meeting all the criteria, plus any track-specific requirements, will be granted unconditional admission. In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants for the Jazz Composition Track must submit the following: A portfolio of works, to include at least two (2) but not more than four (4) scores and recordings representing the applicant’s best work. At least two of these should be in the jazz genre. Live recordings are preferred; MIDI recordings are discouraged but will be accepted as a last resort.