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Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Jazz Studies - Performance & Composition - College of Music

University of North Texas · Denton, Texas, United States

Target Discipline: arts-designApplication Deadline: December 1, 2027Official admissions notice ↗

Academic Overview & Description

The nation's first and most Grammy-nominated jazz degree program, featuring performance opportunities with the premier One O'Clock Lab Band, advanced big band arranging, jazz improvisation pedagogy, and studio recording.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award: Full graduate teaching assistantships $22,000/year plus tuition remission and national touring stipends
Tuition Rate: Covered by assistantship
Application Fee: $75

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA: Master's degree in music with GPA 3.25+; live audition and portfolio of original compositions
English Language: TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5+
Standardized Exam: GRE not required
Application Materials: Musical statement of purpose and repertoire list
Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation from master musicians

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of North Texas's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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