The Master of Music has three concentrations- music education, jazz studies (choose jazz performance or jazz arranging), and music management.

Each program consists of 36 credits and includes a comprehensive exam and a master’s project or thesis. Both jazz studies tracks also require an exit recital.

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First: Check out our audition requirements:

•Jazz Studies Concentration (Performance or Arranging track)

•Music Education Concentration

•Music Management Concentration

Second: Apply to William Paterson University HERE.

Third: Receive email with instructions for Music Department Application.
Upon submission of the University Application, you will receive an email with your Student ID (a 9-digit code that begins with 855) and instructions for submitting Music Department application materials online.

Fourth: Log into Decision Desk to complete the Music Application.
Here you will do the following:
•Complete the music department application

•Choose a date for your audition (if applicable)

•Provide names and email addresses of two references who can speak to your character and abilities, one of which must be a music educator or studio teacher. They will then be contacted by the Music Department.

•Upload any audio or video recordings required by your concentration of interest.

Fifth: Come to campus for a live audition (if applicable) INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Please go to the website for the Office of International Students and Scholars for additional requirements. Please send all completed documentation to the Office of International Students and Scholars.