MM Jazz Studies at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

The objective of the Master of Music (Music Performance Track – [Jazz Studies ]) is to impart the knowledge needed to facilitate successful performing careers and encourage personal development. Through further education, degree students will become more capable and confident musicians, able to pursue further graduate work or enter the field as instrumental or vocal performers and conductors. Specifically, the aims of the degree are to: (a) improve performance skills through applied study and ensemble participation;

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Department: Music | Duration: 34 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 34 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Form And Style Analysis; Music History Selected Topics; Selected Topics In Music Literature.

Career pathways

The objective of the Master of Music (Music Performance Track – [Jazz Studies ]) is to impart the knowledge needed to facilitate successful performing careers and encourage personal development.

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Application information

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 Studies Track must perform the following: Applicants must audition (in person or by submitting a tape or video link) with repertoire of at least college senior recital level. A repertoire list must be submitted for evaluation at the time of the audition. For further information, contact the Graduate Advisor.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

Master's application priority dates: Fall March 15, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Some programmes have earlier dates. Apply through ApplyUTA.

International graduate applicants apply through ApplyUTA. English requirements: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 100. Non-U.S. transcripts are evaluated by FCSA for a $90.00 USD processing fee. Application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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