MAJazz Music
| Study location | Estonia, Tallinn |
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| Academic field | Humanities and Arts (ISCED 2) |
| Type | Postgraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MA (Master of Arts) |
| Course code | 215388 |
| Tuition fee | €7,500 per year Tuition fee per academic year: |
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| Application fee | €70 one-time |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Originals (or certified copies) can be presented or sent to the EAMT later. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Belarus, Russia. |
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| Language requirements | English |
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| Other requirements | The applicant must present a programme of 20–30 min in duration, which should include at least two original compositions or arrangements. The EAMT cannot guarantee the presence of a jazz ensemble for accompaniment. The examination is evaluated on a scale of 0-10 points. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Entry requirements for Master’s programme The following admission documents must be presented: 1. Bachelor`s Degree Certificate certifying that a Bachelor’s Degree has been awarded 2. Credentials Report of Bachelor’s Degree (in English) issued by China Academic Degrees & Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) (www.cdgdc.edu.cn) or China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center (CHESICC) certifying the authenticity of degree. 3. Graduation Diploma regarding completion of the Bachelor’s Degree programme (Original in Chinese and translation into English) 4. Academic Record (Report) of all study programme (Original in Chinese and translation into English) Notarized copies of documents (except Credentials Report) must be presented in original language and in English. |
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Overview
Studies in jazz music offer a progressive education in the environment of contemporary jazz and improvisation, where both training within the jazz tradition and developing innovative approaches are important.
The studies offer many opportunities for individual development, which lies at the centre of the learning process. It is important for students to be able to find a suitable path for themselves and to grasp a general perspective of jazz music both past and present. As communicating and playing with other performers is especially important in jazz music, ensembles play a large role in the daily learning process.
Almost every year students have the opportunity to participate in enriching international courses. These have included “Crossing Borders”, “Nomazz Meets the Baltics”, “Girl Power in Jazz”, “Composing Arranging Bandleading (CAB)” and, more recently, “North Star Big Band” and “Composition, Arrangement, Video & Electronics (CAVE)”. In addition to these courses, regular exchanges of teaching staff and students take place each year, further expanding the educational horizon of EAMT students.
Internationally known musicians Dave Liebman (saxophone, USA) and Django Bates (keyboard instruments, England) have given master classes at EAMT. The jazz music programme is also an active member of the IASJ (International Association of Schools of Jazz).
The distinctive style of the professors gives the students an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the different sides of jazz in the course of their studies. This might also be one reason why the students of the programme have won several international competitions in recent years.
Programme structure
Career opportunities
The right to be employed in a position requiring Master´s Degree or corresponding qualification.
After completing a Master’s Degree the student may take a 4-year Doctoral Degree programme.
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