Master of Music in Jazz Studies

Develop technical expertise 和 cultivate your artistic vision with a Master of Music in Jazz Studies in Temple’s Boyer College of Music 和 Dance. Open to instrumental 和 voice students with a Bachelor of Music degree or its equivalent, graduates of the 爵士研究MM degree program become accomplished jazz musicians. 

This 30-credit master’s program is offered on both a part-time 和 full-time basis. You’ll focus on career development 和 entrepreneurial techniques to help you meet your professional objectives after completion of the program.   

国际知名的 爵士研究系 deliver an expansive program blending advanced training in ensemble, jazz performance 和 studio with rigorous academic coursework vital to the field. You’ll have numerous opportunities to participate in both large 和 small ensembles, providing a comprehensive performance experience in both solo 和 ensemble playing. Learn more about opportunities with student ensembles. In addition to the opportunities Jazz Studies students have on campus, Philadelphia is a thriving location for graduates seeking to perform professionally.

There are frequent master classes 和 guest performances by prominent artists 和 educators. Recent guests include John Clayton, Jon Faddis, Tia富勒, 威克利夫戈登, 弗雷德Hersch, 英格丽·简森, 乔·洛瓦诺和克里斯·波特.

Each spring, the Jazz Studies program hosts Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington Regional Jazz Festival, during which 爵士研究系 lead performances, clinics 和 master classes for local high school jazz b和s.

类 & 课程

Master of Music in Jazz Studies students have six years to complete this 30-credit degree program. In addition to weekly private lessons in jazz arranging, 作文, 器乐或声乐, some of the coursework includes

  • 音乐商业;  
  • Jazz Major (weekly private lessons in instrumentation, vocal, 作文 or arranging);
  • 爵士编曲研讨会;  
  • Seminar in Jazz Composition; 
  • Special Topics in Jazz Pedagogy;
  • Theory Seminar; 和
  • 音乐史主题.

Learn more about the Master of Music in Jazz Studies coursework.

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Five Boyer students performing live jazz.

学费 & 费用

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access 和 affordability, this Master of Music offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

学费 rates are set annually by the university 和 are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, 和更多的. These tuition costs apply to the 2023–2024 academic year.

宾夕法尼亚州居民: $1,187.每学分00美元
州外: $1,583.每学分00美元

你可以看到完整的 Cost of Attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

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