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 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.
   
   
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, 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
Computer Music Transcription	Mus Tech 540	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
*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

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

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