Arlington,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music in Music Performance - Jazz Studies in Houston United States | University of Texas at Arlington
University of Texas at Arlington
|
Houston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
23,486
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Music in Jazz Performance program is available for all jazz instruments, providing in-depth instruction in jazz performance. Graduates with this degree gain the qualifications to teach at community colleges and certain universities, while also being well-prepared to audition for the growing array of doctoral programs in jazz studies. Through coursework covering jazz improvisation, arranging and composition, jazz theory, music business, ensemble performance (both big bands and small groups), stylistic studies, and teaching methods, students graduate with a specialized jazz education that prepares them for professional success.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Three letters of recommendation speaking to the student’s potential for success from references familiar with the student’s academic background.
Philosophy of Music Education (no more than 2 pages-typed).
A minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work as calculated by Graduate Admissions.
Bachelor’s degree in music or its demonstrated equivalent.
Submitted application to the Department of Music 
Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English by earning a score of at least 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of at least 213 on the computer-based test, or a minimum score of 40 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE). The Internet-based TOEFL examination (TOEFL iBT) will be accepted as an alternative to the paper and computer-based TOEFL for admission purposes. Students taking TOEFL iBT must attain a minimum total test score of 79. Those who do not meet the English proficiency requirement must satisfactorily complete courses in the ESOL area, as approved by the program and the Graduate School.
 
Tuition
USD
23,486