Overview

In its 30-year history, the Music - Jazz Studies program at University of Northern Colorado has won more than 100 Downbeat Magazine student awards, plus a Grammy nomination. Few other Master of Music programs offer you comparable opportunities to develop as a jazz performer, composer and teacher. You’ll belong to a rich musical community that includes leaders in the world of jazz, while maturing as an artist and a professional.

UNC offers exceptional opportunities for you to perform, record and get noticed. Our award-winning ensembles have performed all over the world, including frequent high-profile appearances at national and international conferences such as Jazz Education Network and the International Association for Jazz Education. You’ll work with internationally respected faculty who excel as performers and educators, getting amazing preparation for a career in professional music—or continued study in a doctoral program.

Your Future in Jazz Studies

Graduates of our Jazz Studies master’s program have an excellent track record of career success.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Jazz Pedagogy

Seminar in Jazz Composition

Advanced Arranging

Musical Scholarship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greeley, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university or a comparable degree from a foreign institution.

Answer the application questions.

Send your requests for letters of recommendation.

Request three (3) academic or professional letters of recommendation from those who can attest to your musical and academic potential and abilities. You will be asked to supply information for your recommenders in the application.

Video, recordings or links may need to be uploaded depending on your program and instrument/area while completing the application.

Submit the application and pay the non-refundable application fee.

Domestic Students: $50 non-refundable application fee

International Students: $60 non-refundable application fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28321 USD / year

≈ 28321 USD / year
Out-of-State

28321 USD / year

≈ 28321 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16369 USD / year

≈ 16369 USD / year

Living costs

Greeley

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Music - Jazz Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Your Future in Jazz Studies

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Greeley

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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