Overview

The jazz studies concentration offers a comprehensive experience in enhanced small jazz ensemble, solo performance, and arranging/composition and the potential for high-level, primary source research and writing only available in the New York area. The Jazz Studies and Performance programme is offered by William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Mission

William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public institution that offers an outstanding and affordable education to a diverse traditional and nontraditional student body through baccalaureate, graduate and continuing education programmes.

The University's distinguished teachers, scholars and professionals actively challenge students to high levels of intellectual and professional accomplishment and personal growth in preparation for careers, advanced studies and productive citizenship. Faculty and staff use innovative approaches to research, learning and student support to expand students’ awareness of what they can accomplish.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Techniques

Advanced Jazz Ear Training

Transcription and Analysis

Graduate Seminar

Entrepreneurship in the Music and Entertainment Industry

Pedagogy of Jazz

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

North Haledon, United States

Disciplines

Music Performance View 328 other Masters in Music Performance in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended (cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 on a scale of 4.0).
Master of music applicants must be accepted by both the University and the Department of Music.

Specific Department of Music requirements include:

Completed application
Two letters of recommendation
Audition via uploaded tracks

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

48996 USD / year

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Out-of-State

48996 USD / year

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In-State

31428 USD / year

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Funding

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