Denton,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music in Jazz Studies in Denton United States | University of North Texas
University of North Texas
|
Denton United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,160
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Develop your understanding and passion for jazz heritage. The Jazz Studies program at the University of North Texas offers an immersive musical education. With a sizable yet personalized environment, you'll benefit from faculty mentorship while being part of a vibrant musical community. Choose from three Master of Music tracks: performance, composition, or pedagogy. For advanced studies, we provide a Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance with a Jazz Studies focus. Students engage with the local music scene during their studies and become part of our extensive network of accomplished jazz graduates. Our program typically enrolls 60-70 master's candidates and nine doctoral students, graduating approximately 17 each year. Key objectives include: Equipping you for professional success as a jazz artist, composer, arranger, or instructor. Deepening your awareness of jazz's historical roots and its connections to wider musical traditions. Supporting your artistic development through performance and recording opportunities at various levels. Facilitating professional connections through guest artist collaborations and music business education.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Information Regarding Degree Certifications/Diplomas/Transcripts:
If you have already earned a U.S. bachelor's degree or its equivalent and are pursuing either a second bachelor's degree you must apply for admission to UNT through the Toulouse Graduate School.
Applicants for admission to the M.M. or D.M.A. degree programs in performance or Graduate Artist Certificate in Music Performance (GAC) must pass an admission audition before a faculty panel. Live auditions are preferred for both music admission and award consideration.
Auditions will occur in one of two ways:
Live Audition/Interview Will occur on campus in Denton on our specified dates. Applicants invited for a live audition/interview will be notified through Acceptd messaging of their scheduled day/time.
Final Video Audition Available for applicants who are unable to attend the auditions in person and/or who apply after live auditions are full and closed. Following review of the video audition, our faculty might require an interview or virtual audition if additional information is needed.
Please note, a screening (preliminary video audition) is required for live audition consideration. Information regarding the screening is available within the area listing on the repertoire pages:
Applicants for admission to the M.M. and D.M.A. degree programs in conducting must submit the College of Music application and preliminary audition video by the first Monday in December. Qualified applicants will be invited to campus for a live audition and interview.
*M.A., M.M. Jazz Composition/Arranging, M.M.Ed. and Ph.D. applicants need only complete steps 1 and 2. In lieu of an audition, applicants to these programs will submit a portfolio. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL iBT - 79
DET - 100
If you have already earned a U.S. bachelor's degree or its equivalent and are pursuing either a second bachelor's degree you must apply for admission to UNT through the Toulouse Graduate School.
Applicants for admission to the M.M. or D.M.A. degree programs in performance or Graduate Artist Certificate in Music Performance (GAC) must pass an admission audition before a faculty panel. Live auditions are preferred for both music admission and award consideration.
Auditions will occur in one of two ways:
Live Audition/Interview Will occur on campus in Denton on our specified dates. Applicants invited for a live audition/interview will be notified through Acceptd messaging of their scheduled day/time.
Final Video Audition Available for applicants who are unable to attend the auditions in person and/or who apply after live auditions are full and closed. Following review of the video audition, our faculty might require an interview or virtual audition if additional information is needed.
Please note, a screening (preliminary video audition) is required for live audition consideration. Information regarding the screening is available within the area listing on the repertoire pages:
Applicants for admission to the M.M. and D.M.A. degree programs in conducting must submit the College of Music application and preliminary audition video by the first Monday in December. Qualified applicants will be invited to campus for a live audition and interview.
*M.A., M.M. Jazz Composition/Arranging, M.M.Ed. and Ph.D. applicants need only complete steps 1 and 2. In lieu of an audition, applicants to these programs will submit a portfolio. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL iBT - 79
DET - 100
Tuition
USD
32,160