About the course

A JCM major is designed for students seeking careers in jazz studies and contemporary media music performance, composition/arranging, and higher education. JCM majors may elect an emphasis in performance or writing skills. As a part of their coursework JCM majors will participate in small combos and large jazz ensembles. They also study jazz history, classical theory and jazz theory at Eastman. Jazz majors have weekly hour-long lessons with resident jazz faculty members throughout the duration of their degree program. This major is designed for students seeking careers in jazz performance or jazz writing and arranging. The JCM department offers a major in performance skills on the following instruments: trumpet, saxophone, trombone, piano, guitar, double bass, and drumset. Writing skills applicants must audition on and maintain proficiency on one of the above instruments. The Eastman Jazz program does not include vocal jazz. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$252,600

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Rochester
Fall (August), 2024	Rochester
Spring (January), 2025	Rochester
Fall (August), 2025	Rochester
Spring (January), 2026	Rochester

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Rochester

High school transcript. Official transcripts from all schools attended must be submitted. Transcripts not in English must be sent with certified translations.. SAT or ACT scores are welcome, but are only required only for home-schooled students.Pre-screen Recording: required for all Jazz instruments, Piano (performance majors only), plus the following instruments (regardless of major) Cello, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Saxophone, Trombone, Violin, and Voice.

　　TOEFL - A minimum score of 83iBT, with no sub-score below 18.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 83.0

　　

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