Music: Jazz Studies, MMus
Program Description
The School of Music and Dance’s renowned program in jazz studies is one of the most exciting jazz programs in the country, and boasts outstanding performing ensembles including three big bands, a jazz guitar ensemble, a Latin jazz ensemble, and multiple combos.The comprehensive curriculum includes courses in:
Theory
Performance practice
Improvisation
Piano
Repertoire study
Arranging and composition
History
Pedagogy
Program planning and development
Studio instruction
Application at a Glance
Detailed instructions are available on the program’s website. The following are required for your application:
Program-Specific Application Requirements:
Résumé
Statement of Purpose
Scholarly writing sample
Preliminary audition recording
Second round audition, if selected from preliminary audition recording.
Jazz Composition and Arranging emphasis only: two representative scores and recordings of arrangements and/or compositions for jazz ensemble. At least one of these pieces should be scored for a large ensemble (ten or more performers)
Three letters of recommendation
Optional:
Recent concert or recital programs
Repertoire list
Statement of Purpose
Scholarly writing sample
Preliminary audition recording
Second round audition, if selected from preliminary audition recording.
Jazz Composition and Arranging emphasis only: two representative scores and recordings of arrangements and/or compositions for jazz ensemble. At least one of these pieces should be scored for a large ensemble (ten or more performers)
Three letters of recommendation
Optional:
Recent concert or recital programs
Repertoire list
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School of Music and Dance
Campus: Eugene
Fall 2025
Final Deadline - December 10, 2024
Applications must be submitted and paid for by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the specified deadline date to be considered eligible.