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.   

The internationally renowned 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, Joe Lovano 和 Chris Potter.

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, instrumentation or vocal, some of the coursework includes

  • 音乐商业;  
  • Jazz Major (weekly private lessons in instrumentation, vocal, 作文 or arranging);
  • Seminar in Jazz Arranging;  
  • Seminar in Jazz Composition; 
  • Special Topics in Jazz Pedagogy;
  • Theory Seminar; 和
  • Topics in Music 历史.

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 2024–2025 academic year.

宾夕法尼亚州居民: $1,239.每学分00美元
州外: $1,652.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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