The master's degree in Jazz Studies consists of advanced training in Jazz Performance and support academic areas vital to the field. Studio and ensemble experiences are combined with rigorous coursework to provide comprehensive training in performance and scholarship. This broad and rigorous program is built on an ideal blend of performance and academic courses taught by an outstanding faculty. Intensive studio training and the proper blend of supportive academic coursework are designed to prompt students to enhance technical expertise while further honing a unique creative/artistic vision.
Areas of Specialization: Study focuses on performance of the major instrument in both solo and ensemble settings combined with academic support areas in music. Students must select a concentration from among these major instruments:
Job Prospects: The program prepares musicians for either professional activity or doctoral study.
September 2025
Temple University
1801 N Broad Street,
PHILADELPHIA,
Pennsylvania,
19122, United States
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A degree in Music is expected.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master’s degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 71
IELTS Academic: 6.5
PTE Academic: 49
Application Deadline: Fall: March 1 Spring: November 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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