Overview

Drawing upon the resources of the Chicago jazz scene, faculty members are highly celebrated performers, teachers, composers and arrangers at the Music - Jazz Studies program from DePaul University.

Key Facts

Receive extensive jazz training on their instrument from accomplished working jazz musicians

Perform in Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra or Jazz Workshop, in addition to combos. Combos may have the opportunity to record at the end of each quarter

Have the opportunity to record and play with guest artists such as Phil Woods, Slide Hampton, Jim McNeely, Clark Terry and Louie Bellson

Careers

Accompanist
Arts administrator/management
Conductor
Music education
Music editing
Music production
Recording

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Essentials Of Jazz

Jazz Improvisation

Jazz History And Style

Jazz Pedagogy

Jazz Arranging And Composition

Jazz Chamber Ensemble

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Music Liberal Arts View 1429 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants are required to submit official high school transcripts.

The following curricular requirements are strongly recommended:

Four years of English

Three years of mathematics (minimum course work equivalent to Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)

Three years of science (two of which must be lab science)

Two years of social science

Two years of language study other than English

Common Application School Report.

Submission of SAT or ACT Scores is not required for admission if you are applying from outside the United States.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

48936 USD / year

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Out-of-State

48936 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

48936 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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