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MA - Master of Arts
University of York - Heslington Campus
Full Time
Feb 2027
1 Year
Our MA in Music (by research) is ideal for those individuals who would prefer to study independently through a research project, with guided supervision from an expert within their chosen field of research. Focusing on the application or study of musical processes that prioritise improvisation, you should be able to demonstrate a secure understanding of an improvised practice that is relevant to your chosen area of interest. Both equally valued, this understanding can be theoretical or practical and we encourage interdisciplinary proposals.Our archives hold a range of material directly relevant to research in jazz and improvised music, including the JRT Davies collection of pre-1950s jazz (mainly on 78rpm disk) and the ECM Records collection. Our programme is directly supported by individual coaching and workshops from members of the Julian Argüelles Octet and other visiting musicians. The University Jazz Orchestra is a key resource for practical work, as well as the recording and rehearsal facilities of the CMRC.
