Study Master of Music in Performance - Jazz Emphasis at Duquesne University in the USA, Mary Pappert School of Music
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Master of Music in Performance - Jazz Emphasis

USA

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What will I learn?

Jazz curriculum integrates foundational training in the classical tradition with private instruction and coursework in jazz idioms. We offer performance experiences in both large and small ensemble settings. These include Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Workshop, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Guitar Ensemble, and Jazz Chamber Groups. Courses include improvisation, harmony, arranging, ear training, and history. The Institute of Entertainment, Music, and Media Arts (IEMMA) allows you to engage in real-world and online activities while connecting creatively with other students and building dynamic relationships with industry-leading professionals. Our students receive exposure and training that encompasses commercial music (pop, Latin, and other world music styles), and includes experiences in the recording studio using notation software and digital audio workstations to compose and arrange.

Which department am I in?

Mary Pappert School of Music

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$29,640.00 per year
Food cost (Basic Plan) - 7172
Start date

May 2026

Venue

Pittsburgh

600 Forbes Avenue,

Pittsburgh,

Pennsylvania,

15282, Northeast, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$29,640.00 per year
Food cost (Basic Plan) - 7172
Start date

August 2026

Venue

Pittsburgh

600 Forbes Avenue,

Pittsburgh,

Pennsylvania,

15282, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Graduate applicants must have completed an adequate undergraduate preparation in music; normally, a bachelor's degree in music from an institution of recognized standing, a college-level conservatory diploma, or its foreign equivalent. The minimum overall quality point average must be 2.5 and at least 3.0 in music courses ("A" grade = 4.0).

English language requirement: IELTS - minimum score of 6.5; TOEFL - Internet based: 80.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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