Master of Music in Jazz Studies
Develop technical expertise 和 cultivate your artistic vision with a Master of Music in Jazz Studies in Temple’s Boyer College of Music 和 Dance. Open to instrumental 和 voice students with a Bachelor of Music degree or its equivalent, graduates of the 爵士研究MM degree program become accomplished jazz musicians.
This 30-credit master’s program is offered on both a part-time 和 full-time basis. You’ll focus on career development 和 entrepreneurial techniques to help you meet your professional objectives after completion of the program.
The internationally renowned 爵士研究系 deliver an expansive program blending advanced training in ensemble, jazz performance 和 studio with rigorous academic coursework vital to the field. You’ll have numerous opportunities to participate in both large 和 small ensembles, providing a comprehensive performance experience in both solo 和 ensemble playing. Learn more about opportunities with student ensembles. In addition to the opportunities Jazz Studies students have on campus, Philadelphia is a thriving location for graduates seeking to perform professionally.
There are frequent master classes 和 guest performances by prominent artists 和 educators. Recent guests include John Clayton, Jon Faddis, Tia富勒, 威克利夫戈登, 弗雷德Hersch, 英格丽·简森, Joe Lovano 和 Chris Potter.
Each spring, the Jazz Studies program hosts Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington Regional Jazz Festival, during which 爵士研究系 lead performances, clinics 和 master classes for local high school jazz b和s.