Master of Music in Jazz Studies
The program offers advanced courses in jazz harmony, improvisation, composition & arranging, and history. It also provides individual instruction, jazz performance ensembles, and elective courses specifically tailored to the needs of today’s professional musicians. Students may major in either jazz performance or jazz composition. A wide variety of elective courses are available for students in both tracks to fulfill their degree requirements.
Master of Music in Jazz Studies, Performance and Composition Majors
1. Apply to Queens College by completing our online application.
2. Jazz Performance applicants are required to submit three (3) pre-screening videos to be invited for an audition.
3. Jazz Composition applicants must submit scores and recordings of their compositions and arrangements for large ensembles (10 or more pieces).
4. Submit all pre-screening videos, scores and recordings to GetAcceptd.
5. Contact jazz program coordinator, Teresa Sanchez, for more information: Teresa.Sanchez@qc.cuny.edu.
Requirements for Matriculation
An undergraduate degree, not necessarily in jazz, is required in addition to the general requirements for matriculation.
Requirements for Non-Matriculation
Students are to follow the college’s requirements for non-matriculation.