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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

  1. An audition is required prior to admission. An audition in person is preferable, but if this is not possible a recording may be uploaded to the online application to the College of Music. The applicant will be expected to demonstrate the ability to improvise on a variety of tune-types and display a well-developed instrumental ability.
  2. 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.
  3. Diagnostic examinations in music theory and musicology  must be taken by all entering students before registering for courses. If deficiencies are determined, specific courses may be recommended or required.

Course Outline

DescriptionCourse NameHours
Critical Studies in Research Methods and Music ScholarshipMUSC 5103
Music Academic Electives chosen from:MUTH 500-level 
MUCO 500-level 
MUTC 500-level 
9
ImprovisationMUPF 5996-8
Applied MusicMUPF 500-level0-2
Seminar in JazzMUJZ 5203
Ensemble (Jazz)MUEN 500-level4
*Music Electives  6
Graduate RecitalMUSC 5012
Total33
*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

  1. Graduate Recital.
  2. Comprehensive written and oral examinations.

Remember, consult the University Graduate School’s website for deadline dates and other important information.

Natalie L. Haslam College of Music

117 Natalie L. Haslam Music Center
1741 Volunteer Blvd.
Knoxville TN 37996-2600

Phone: 865-974-3241
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