Entrance Requirements

Applicants to Berklee's program for a Master of Music in contemporary performance with a global jazz concentration are required to hold a Bachelor of Music degree or a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music, demonstrating a strong academic record as well as strong musicianship. Outstanding musicians with a bachelor's degree in other disciplines may also be considered. Applicants should possess significant knowledge of the jazz repertoire, advanced ensemble experience, motivation, creativity, and the promise of great achievement in their area of study.

The program seeks extraordinary musicians who want to use their art to do good in the world. Ideal candidates will:

• enter the program with a very advanced level of instrumental or vocal technique and musical skill;
• desire to expand their creativity and artistry by working with top jazz artists; and
• be deeply motivated to advance the power of music as a tool for the betterment of society.

Applicants are required to hold a bachelor of music degree, or a bachelor of arts degree with a major in music, demonstrating a strong academic record as well as strong musicianship. Outstanding musicians with a bachelor's degree in other disciplines may also be considered. Applicants should possess strong musical knowledge and literacy, ensemble experience, leadership qualities, technology skills, motivation, intellectual curiosity, and the promise of great achievement in their area of study.

Global entertainment and music business applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree. Bachelor's degrees in music and/or business are preferred. Applicants must demonstrate leadership, motivation, intellectual curiosity, and promise of great achievement in their area of study.

Applicants to the music production, technology, and innovation program should possess a bachelor’s degree in music. Outstanding musicians with a bachelor's degree in other disciplines, may also be considered. Applicants should demonstrate technological proficiency, musical excellence in performance and/or composition, leadership, motivation, intellectual curiosity, and promise of great achievement in their area of study.

Applicants are required to hold a bachelor’s degree in music composition, electronic music production, film scoring, or performance and have a working familiarity with ProTools or another commonly used music sequencing program. Outstanding musicians with a bachelor's degree in other disciplines may also be considered. Applicants should demonstrate technological proficiency, musical excellence in performance and/or composition, leadership, motivation, intellectual curiosity, and promise of great achievement in their area of study.