Master of Music in Jazz Studies
This program is designed for accomplished jazz musicians who intend to pursue careers as performers or teachers in the field of jazz.
Entrance Requirements
- An audition is required prior to admission. An audition in person is preferable, but if this is not possible a sound recording may be submitted. The applicant will be expected to demonstrate the ability to improvise on a variety of tune-types and display a well-developed instrumental ability.
- Applicants should have completed a Bachelor's degree in music from an accredited institution with course work equivalent to that in Bachelor's degrees conferred by the University of Tennessee.
- Diagnostic examinations in music theory, ear training, musicology , and jazz must be taken by all entering students before registering for courses. If deficiencies are detected, specific courses may be recommended or required.
Course Outline
Description | Course Name | Hours |
Music Bibliography | Mus Gen 510 | 3 |
Music Theory Elective | Mus Theory 500 level or Music General 520: Styles |
3 |
Musicology Elective | Musicology 500 level | 3 |
Improvisation | Mus Perf 599 | 6-8 |
Applied Music | Mus Perf 500 level | 2-0 |
Seminar in Jazz | Mus Jazz 520 | 3 |
Ensemble (Jazz) | Mus Ens 500 level | 4 |
Technology - 3 hours chosen from: | ||
Computer Music Transcription Scoring for Film and Media Virtual Audio Modeling |
Mus Tech (MUTC) 540 |
3 3 3 |
*Music Electives | 4 | |
Graduate Recital | Mus Gen 501 | 2 |
Total | 33 |
*Ensemble hours may not be counted as Music Electives.
Students are required to enroll in lessons concurrently with Mus Gen 501 Graduate Recital.
Final Requirements
- Graduate Recital.
- Comprehensive written and oral examinations.
Remember, consult the University Graduate School's website for deadline dates and other important information.