Overview

The performance-driven curriculum strives to emphasize the practical, bringing “the street into the classroom.” With world-class performance and rehearsal facilities, the program enjoys an acclaimed reputation among today’s leading institutions.

Jazz majors are mentored by some of the leading jazz artists on the scene today, and performance opportunities abound on campus, locally in Westchester County and Connecticut, and in leading New York City venues.

Key facts

Jazz Studies students at Purchase College SUNY benefit from a rigorous curriculum that includes courses in jazz repertoire, theory, history, and improvisation.

They also have the opportunity to work regularly with guest artists such as Gene Bertoncini, Peter Bernstein, and Bobby Previte, in a master class setting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Trends in Jazz Composition

Jazz Combos

Master’s Recital: Jazz

Advanced Jazz Arranging

Private Study: Instrument

Private Study: Jazz Voice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-13 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Music Music Performance View 313 other Masters in Music Performance in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Generally, successful freshman applicants have earned a GPA of 3.0 (or 85 on a 100 point scale).Purchase does not require scores from the SAT or ACT exam (with exceptions), though applicants are given the option to submit them. It is recommended that test scores be submitted only if it is believed to benefit the application. For applicants who are considering submitting scores, we typically prefer the following:

SAT: 1170 total score; minimum Reading score of 24
ACT: 24 Composite

Students who are required to submit test scores include:

Applicants who are homeschooled
International students, who will need to provide a TOEFL score
Applicants who attended secondary schools that provide only narrative evaluations rather than some form of grading scale

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

23100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23100 USD per year during 24 months.
National

23100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23100 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

11310 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11310 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

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

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