Overview
Program ensembles have earned recognition at numerous college festivals, including the Villanova Jazz Festival, where they garnered first-place honors. The NCCU Jazz Ensemble and vocalists were invited to perform at the White House for a reception for the staff and congressional aides (Clinton administration) and for a political event to welcome First Lady Michelle Obama.
The Graduate Jazz Studies degree at North Carolina Central University offers a choice of two concentrations: Composition and Arranging or Performance.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
- Composition and Arranging: This concentration prepares students to become composers, vocal and instrumental arrangers, music producers, music directors and vocal and instrumental music contractors. Successful graduates go on to careers in film scoring, arranging and composing for studio recordings and performances with major artists.
- Performance: Successful graduates go on to careers in film scoring, arranging and composing for studio recordings, corporate music business, and careers as music directors, vocal and instrumental contractors or music educators in public and private schools and universities.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Music View 1020 other Masters in Music in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.9
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online graduate admission application
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts of all schools attended (if you earned your degree from a non-U.S. school, please see the international applicant requirements)
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.90
- Statement of purpose/personal statement
- Scores (for the composition/arranging concentration; contact department for details)
- The GRE is not required
- An audition may be required
Tuition Fee
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International
14136 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7068 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
14136 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7068 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
4226 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2113 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Durham
990 - 1670 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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