Master of Jazz at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University

United States of America, Baltimore

University Rank:#24

The Jazz at Johns Hopkins University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Baltimore, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on May 22, 2027.

About Master of Jazz

Program Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Major Area
PY.100.100	Major Lesson 1 HR ¹	16
PY.570.101 & PY.570.102	Jazz Seminar and Jazz Seminar	2
PY.570.711	Recording Project	2
PY.xxx.xxx	Ensemble	8
The Breakthrough Curriculum
PY.123.611	Building a Brand and Portfolio	2
PY.123.612	Pitching Your Creative Idea (GR)	2
Supportive Courses in Music
PY.610.651	Foundations of Music Research	2
PY.610.6xx	Musicology Seminars	6
PY.710.6xx	Music Theory Seminars	6
Total Credits	46

¹: 4 semesters of this course are required

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First Semester	Credits
PY.100.100	Major Lesson 1 HR	4
PY.570.101	Jazz Seminar	1
PY.xxx.xxx	Ensemble	2
PY.123.611	Building a Brand and Portfolio	2
PY.610.651	Foundations of Music Research	2
PY.710.6xx	Music Theory Seminars	3
	Credits	14
Second Semester
PY.100.100	Major Lesson 1 HR	4
PY.570.101	Jazz Seminar	1
PY.570.721	Jazz Recital (GR 1)	2
PY.xxx.xxx	Ensemble	2
PY.123.612	Pitching Your Creative Idea (GR)	2
PY.610.6xx	Musicology Seminar	3
	Credits	14
Second Year
First Semester
PY.100.100	Major Lesson 1 HR	4
PY.570.102	Jazz Seminar	1
PY.xxx.xxx	Ensemble	2
PY.710.6xx	Music Theory Seminars	3
	Credits	10
Second Semester
PY.100.100	Major Lesson 1 HR	4
PY.570.102	Jazz Seminar	1
PY.570.711	Recording Project	2
PY.xxx.xxx	Ensemble	2
PY.610.6xx	Musicology Seminar	3
	Credits	12
	Total Credits	50

Disciplines

Peabody Institute

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Jazz at Johns Hopkins University

Entry Requirements

Hopkins invests in developing global perspectives so students can be engaged citizens wherever they are.

As a global university with students from all over the world, we welcome all kinds of experiences and new ways of thinking. We’re here to connect international students with the resources you need to become leaders and active members in our community and beyond.

Please email [email protected] with any general international admissions questions. You can also email your regional admissions counselor if you have any questions specific to the area where you live or study.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 100

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Jazz at Johns Hopkins University

Application Fee 70

How to Apply for Master of Jazz at Johns Hopkins University

Your completed application

The Hopkins supplement, which includes our supplemental essay

Class of 2027 Supplemental Essay Prompt

Founded on a spirit of exploration and discovery, Johns Hopkins University encourages students to share their perspectives, develop their interests and pursue new experiences. Use this space to share something you’d like the admissions committee to know about you (your interests, your background, your identity, or your community) and how it has shaped what you want to get out of your college experience at Hopkins. (300-400 words)

The $70 application fee or fee waiver

You can request a fee waiver directly through the Common Application or Coalition on Scoir. If you don’t meet the eligibility criteria on the application and need support covering the application fee, have a representative from your current high school submit our fee waiver request form.

Your standardized test scores Optional

If you choose to submit your scores, our admissions committee will consider them as additional context in our review process. You’re welcome to submit SAT, ACT, AP, IB, English language proficiency exams, or any other score you feel reflects your academic ability. Applicants aren’t at a disadvantage if they don’t submit test scores.

Your signed Early Decision Agreement Early Decision I and II only

If you’re applying as an Early Decision applicant, you must submit a binding agreement to attend Hopkins if admitted.

Master of Jazz at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University

United States of America, Baltimore