Overview

Students in this program will benefit from instruction and mentorship from some of the leading jazz and improvisation artists in the United States and beyond. UD faculty in this program include members of well-established, internationally esteemed jazz, contemporary, and Broadway ensembles that perform regionally in New York, Philadelphia, and across the United States and abroad. In addition, students collaborate with guest artists and clinicians. Most importantly, students benefit from an innovative, student-centered curriculum. In addition to numerous big-band and jazz chamber opportunities, students discover and create through hands-on application, for example, by learning jazz harmony at the keyboard, and by studying jazz theory and improvisation with instruments in hand.

Careers

Performing Artist
Higher Education
Freelance Musician
Recording Artist
Teaching (private studio or affiliated institute)
Arts Advocate and Reviewer
Artistic Director
Military Bands
Pit Orchestra or Session Musician
Church Musician
Composition and Arranging
Song Writing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Class Piano: Elementary
Jazz Harmony at the Keyboard
Music Theory and Fluency
Aural Skills
Music Theory
Jazz Ensemble

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Fall deadline: Regular admission priority deadline

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newark, United States

Disciplines

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

For direct freshman admission, complete the Common Application for the University of Delaware and submit the $75 application fee. For conditional freshman admission through Academic Transitions, complete the UD Online Application and submit the $75 application fee.
Send official transcripts/examination results for all secondary and post-secondary work to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Submit your English-proficiency test scores.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40840 USD / year

≈ 40840 USD / year
Out-of-State

40840 USD / year

≈ 40840 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15280 USD / year

≈ 15280 USD / year

Living costs

Newark

United States

990 - 1700 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Newark

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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