Overview

The curriculum emphasizes training of the total musician, with coursework in composition, arranging, improvisation, history, technology, and pedagogy alongside private study on the major instrument. Master’s students have the opportunity to work with Frost’s outstanding faculty in both classroom and private lesson settings. Students obtain performing experience in a wide range of small and large ensembles and participate in numerous highly visible public performances.

Students in the Jazz Performance, Instrumental program from University of Miami have many opportunities to record as both performers and composers in the Studio Music and Jazz Department’s own recording studio, as well in three other state-of-the-art studios on the Frost School of Music campus. In addition, jazz students often collaborate with students in other majors, including media writing, music engineering technology, and contemporary performance. Miami’s vibrant, multicultural music scene offers a wide range of performing and listening opportunities off campus as well.

Mission

The mission of the Master of Music Degree program in Studio Music and Jazz Performance is to prepare jazz musicians to enter the music profession and/or pursue doctoral studies. The Master of Music Program in Jazz Performance provides students with opportunities for advanced instrumental or vocal study, jazz improvisation and interaction development, and both small and large group ensemble experience. Our principle focus is on the development of high-level performance skills that will enable a student to pursue a career as a professional studio/jazz musician.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Jazz Composition Seminar

Master's Recital

Recital Paper Preparation

Master's Recital Paper

Jazz Pedagogy and Administration

Analysis of Jazz Styles

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Transcripts – an official transcript from ALL post-secondary schools attended, regardless of if a degree was granted or not, must be sent directly to the Frost School of Music from the issuing institution in order to be considered official

Three letters of recommendation - sent through CollegeNet as part of application submission. These do not need to be sent separately

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Tuition Fees

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63456 USD / year

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63456 USD / year

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63456 USD / year

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Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

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