Pittsburgh,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Music in Performance - Jazz Emphasis in Pittsburgh United States | Duquesne University
Duquesne University
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Pittsburgh United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
54,504
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our distinctive jazz program blends classical fundamentals with specialized jazz training through private lessons and dedicated courses. Students gain performance opportunities across various ensemble formats, from Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Workshop to Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Guitar Ensemble, and Jazz Chamber Groups. The curriculum covers essential skills like improvisation, harmonic theory, arranging, aural development, and historical context. Through IEMMA (Institute of Entertainment, Music, and Media Arts), learners participate in practical digital and real-world projects, fostering creative collaborations with peers and networking with top industry experts. The program provides comprehensive training in commercial music genres (including pop and global styles), along with hands-on studio experience using professional composition tools like notation software and digital audio workstations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Transcripts -
Original or attested copies of official academic records from the last four years of your education.
Credentials should be submitted in the native language with certified English translations and sent directly from the school and/or university you attended.
Photocopies are not considered official.
Recommendation Letter -
At least one (1) letter of recommendation from someone who can attest to both your academic and personal strengths.
To be considered for admission you must have graduated from a secondary school recognized as an acceptable equivalent to a U.S. high school and you must demonstrate a record of acceptable academic success.
In general, undergraduate applicants are expected to obtain the U.S. equivalent of a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) for most majors.
A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
IELTS - 7.0 with 23 in writing, reading, speaking and 21 in Listening.
TOEFL - 90 with 6.0 band in writing, speaking, 6.5 band in Listening and 7.0 band in Reading.
Original or attested copies of official academic records from the last four years of your education.
Credentials should be submitted in the native language with certified English translations and sent directly from the school and/or university you attended.
Photocopies are not considered official.
Recommendation Letter -
At least one (1) letter of recommendation from someone who can attest to both your academic and personal strengths.
To be considered for admission you must have graduated from a secondary school recognized as an acceptable equivalent to a U.S. high school and you must demonstrate a record of acceptable academic success.
In general, undergraduate applicants are expected to obtain the U.S. equivalent of a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) for most majors.
A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
IELTS - 7.0 with 23 in writing, reading, speaking and 21 in Listening.
TOEFL - 90 with 6.0 band in writing, speaking, 6.5 band in Listening and 7.0 band in Reading.
Tuition
USD
54,504