About the course

The SJSU School of Music and Dance offers a variety of performance experiences for aspiring musicians in the percussion field. Percussion lessons concentrate on snare drum, keyboard percussion, timpani, and multiple percussion. Students may also take lessons in drum-set percussion. Ensembles for percussionists include the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, the SJSU Percussion Ensemble, the Jazz Orchestra, African Drumming, Jazz Combos, and the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble. These ensembles exhibit a high level of performance excellence and are coached and conducted by the actively performing and highly respected faculty. Students are provided with exposure to multiple styles of music in the performance of standard and contemporary large ensemble and chamber literature. Students are encouraged to broaden their experiences in international percussion playing through ensemble participation. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$82,944

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	San Jose
Fall (August), 2024	San Jose
Spring (January), 2025	San Jose
Fall (August), 2025	San Jose
Spring (January), 2026	San Jose

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for San Jose State University

Submit partial official secondary school (high school) transcripts and final transcripts. Earn the equivalent of a U.S. 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or an average of ?B? grades.Take SAT or ACT (highly recommended). If you do not have the equivalent to a U.S. 3.0 GPA, you will need to submit SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admission.TOEFL - 61, paper based - 500.IELTS - 6

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at San Jose State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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