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Universities Ireland Dublin City University Courses Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance

Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance

Dublin City University

Dublin, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 15,000
Country Rank#5
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 92

Program Overview

The BA in Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance is a four-year, full time Honours degree which trains learners for a life as a professional performing musician. The programme covers a wide range of musical techniques including performance, instrumental technique, improvisation, composition, computer music, aural training, arranging and pedagogical studies, giving the participants the skills necessary to operate in a wide area of contemporary music, not just jazz.

All of the subjects in the course are geared towards training young musicians to the highest international standards and to be fully equipped to work in the world of contemporary music both here and abroad.

A key feature of this programme is an opportunity for students to transfer into Berklee College of Music in Boston, one of the most prestigious music schools in the world in the field of contemporary music. Programme modules include Instrumental and Vocal Tuition, Aural Training, Ensemble Performance, Composition and Arranging, Jazz History, and Music Business.

Course Content
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Jazz Aural Training 1 and 2
- Jazz and Contemporary Harmony 1 and 2
- Improv Ensemble 1
- Instrumental / Vocal Labs 1
- Instrumental / Vocal Skills 1
- Keyboard Skills
- Project Ensemble
- Rhythm Studies 1
- Jazz Composition 1
- Music Technology 1
- Jazz History
Year 2 Core Modules:
- Arranging 1 and 2
- Approved Style Ensemble 1
- Jazz Aural Training 3 and 4
- Jazz and Contemporary Harmony 3 and 4
- Improv Ensemble 2
- Instrumental / Vocal Labs 2
- Instrumental / Vocal Skills 2
- Rhythm Studies 2
- Transcription 1
- Music Technology 2
- Music of the African Diaspora
Year 3 Core Modules:
- History of Western Music
- Arranging 3
- Approved Style Ensemble 2
- Jazz Composition 2
- Ensemble Performance 1
- Instrumental / Vocal Labs 3
- Instrumental / Vocal Skills 3
- Rhythm Studies 3
- Transcription 2
- Critical Listening
Year 3 Optional Modules -
- Performance Ear Training
- Harmonic Ear Training and Sight Singing
Year 4 Core Modules:
- Approved Style Ensemble 3
- Jazz Composition 3
- Ensemble Performance 2
- Irish Composers' Workshop
- Instrumental / Vocal Labs 4
- Instrumental / Vocal Skills 4
- Rhythm Studies 4
- Written Analysis Project
- Music Business
Year 4 Optional Modules -
- Advanced Harmony
- Jazz History, Ethos and Philosophy
- Irish Traditional Music
- Performance: Skills, Strategies & Aesthetics
- Uaneen - Contributing Module
Entry Requirement
Minimum English Standards

IELTS ACADEMIC: Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component.

TOEFL iBT: Total Score of 92
Fees & Scholarships
Non EU Fees

€ 15,000
Career Prospect
The BA in Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance gives you access to a wide field of activities as a professional musician, and a wide portfolio of skills which you can apply to many areas. The programme will give you skills in the areas of composition, (writing music for yourself and others), arranging, (taking the music of others and arranging it for performance), producing, (overseeing studio recordings), music teacher, (the programme is aligned with Teaching Council registration requirements), session musician, (performing the music of others in studio recordings and live performance), and of course as a professional performing musician in which you will have the skills to play in many different performance environments.

Career Areas
- Arranger
- Composer
- Music Producer
- Music Teacher
- Professional Performing Musician
- Session Musician

Cost Of Studying At Dublin City University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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