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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Minor Jazz Studies

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

The minor centers jazz language through applied study, improvisation, ensemble participation, and supporting coursework in jazz history and theory.

Audition preparation tests contrasting styles, scale fluency, transcription or etude work, and practical improvisation over the blues.

Performance & Productions

Students can connect private or small-group study with Mason jazz ensembles and chamber settings while completing a credential alongside another major.

The curriculum offers a focused route into jazz performance without requiring completion of the full BM Jazz concentration.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.69

Admit rate

87%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

27.8K

Earnings

$76K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$14,316

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$39,312

Before aid

Average net price

$17,915

After aid

Cost Attendance · gmu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 1, 4:39 PM

Program Highlights

Training

The minor centers jazz language through applied study, improvisation, ensemble participation, and supporting coursework in jazz history and theory.

Audition preparation tests contrasting styles, scale fluency, transcription or etude work, and practical improvisation over the blues.

Performance & Productions

Students can connect private or small-group study with Mason jazz ensembles and chamber settings while completing a credential alongside another major.

The curriculum offers a focused route into jazz performance without requiring completion of the full BM Jazz concentration.

Program Highlights

Training

The minor centers jazz language through applied study, improvisation, ensemble participation, and supporting coursework in jazz history and theory.

Audition preparation tests contrasting styles, scale fluency, transcription or etude work, and practical improvisation over the blues.

Performance & Productions

Students can connect private or small-group study with Mason jazz ensembles and chamber settings while completing a credential alongside another major.

The curriculum offers a focused route into jazz performance without requiring completion of the full BM Jazz concentration.

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Deadline

International Fall FinalJun 1, 2027

First-year applicants

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Transfer applicants

Transfer Fall Priority / GAAMar 1, 2027

Dates Deadlines · gmu.edu Undergraduate Policies · catalog.gmu.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Apply

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Fee

SlideRoom Fee

$10

Auditions

School of Music audition day

Nov 2, 2026Dec 5, 2026Jan 23 & 29, 2027Feb 6, 2027

Late audition for transfer and current Mason studentsMar 20, 2027

Apply And Audition · music.gmu.edu

University Essays

Personal statementOptional

About 250 words

This should be approximately 250 words explaining to the Office of Admissions why YOU want to go to college. Tell us about yourself and your experiences that have led to this decision.

Optional, but required if you apply score-optional through the Common App. Described as optional, but strongly encouraged. Submit it online when prompted during the online application process or within the Common App.

Honors College essayOptional

500 words

The school shows this prompt only after you sign in to George Mason online application or George Mason's supplement to the Common App.

Only if you apply to the Honors College. The topic is in the George Mason online application or in George Mason's supplement to the Common Application.

Requirements · gmu.edu Prospective Freshman · honorscollege.gmu.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

What's The Process

Audition Process

Prepare two contrasting jazz selections in different styles.

Prepare an etude or transcribed solo, major scales, and blues improvisation.

Bring the required accompaniment or backing track for the audition.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.69

Admit rate

87%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

27.8K

Earnings

$76K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$14,316

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$39,312

Before aid

Average net price

$17,915

After aid

Cost Attendance · gmu.edu College Scorecard

Training

The minor centers jazz language through applied study, improvisation, ensemble participation, and supporting coursework in jazz history and theory.

Audition preparation tests contrasting styles, scale fluency, transcription or etude work, and practical improvisation over the blues.

Performance & Productions

Students can connect private or small-group study with Mason jazz ensembles and chamber settings while completing a credential alongside another major.

The curriculum offers a focused route into jazz performance without requiring completion of the full BM Jazz concentration.

Updated Sep 1, 4:39 PM