Fall Admissions Deadline: March 2nd
Spring Admissions Deadline: November 3rd

The MM in Jazz Studies (instrumental and vocal) is a high-level, 32-credit, two-year program for students wishing to further develop their skill as a jazz performer and/or teach at the collegiate level. A bachelors degree in jazz studies or the equivalent is required.

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Admissions Facts

Total Credits: 32

GRE Required: No

Minimum Language Test Scores: 577 (TOEFL PBT), 90-91 (TOEFL IBT), 7 (IELTS), 61 (PTE) or 110 (Duolingo)

Concentrations: Jazz Performance

Degree Awarded: M.M.

A minimum of thirty-two credits in the field of Jazz Studies; including Harmony, History, Arranging/Composition, Ensemble, Practicum, Private Instruction, and a final Recital.  The candidate must be able to demonstrate (1) performance competence as an instrumentalist or vocalist on a high professional level; and (2) practical proficiency as a Jazz Arranger/Composer; and (3) proficiency as an Ensemble and Instrumental or Vocal Coach.  Where there are deficiencies in background such as to impede the ability of the student to profit from graduate work, the Graduate Committee will require additional courses to be taken without credit for the removal of such deficiencies. Audition is required.
 

Supporting Documents Required:

• Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Resume/CV
• Personal Statement
• Performance applicants will be required to appear for an audition. In some instances a recorded audition may be acceptable
• An Arranging/Composition portfolio may be submitted as an addendum to performance audition 

Program Advisor: Prof. Professor Suzanne Pittson, jazzgrad@ccny.cuny.edu

For more information, please visit the Program Website.

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