The Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies/Composition is offered by the Department of Music Studies.
Students must select one of the following concentrations:
Bassoon
Cello
Clarinet
Double Bass
Euphonium
Flute
French Horn
Guitar
Harp
Oboe
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Viola
Violin
Voice
Students of Temple's Jazz Studies program have the opportunity to participate in various large and small ensembles, including Jazz Band, Lab Band, Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Vocal Ensemble. These ensembles provide comprehensive performance experience in solo as well as ensemble playing for both instrumentalists and vocalists. All the performing groups are coached by an experienced faculty of musician-educators. Graduates are prepared to begin a career as professional performers and composers.
September 2025
Temple University
1801 N Broad Street,
PHILADELPHIA,
Pennsylvania,
19122, United States
If you plan to attend Temple from high school or secondary school, or have completed your GED, you should apply as a first-year student.
English language proficiency test score requirements: TOEFL IBT – 79; IELTS - 6.0; PTE Academic – 53; ITEP Academic Plus - 3.9; C1 Advanced & C2 Proficiency – 180; Duolingo – 110.
The application deadline for spring term is Nov 01 and fall term is Feb 01.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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