The Jordan Academy of Music was established in 1989 as the first Accredited Private University specialized in teaching music.

 
 
 Bachelor's Program

 

Admissions

 

Students holding the General Secondary High School Certificate (Tawjihi) in any stream, or its equivalent, are eligible for admission at the academy, provided the applicant passes the aptitude test.

 

 

The Jordan Academy of Music follows the credit hours' system. The academic year is divided into two semesters and a summer course.

 

Students enrolled at the Academy should complete and pass a total of (133) credit hours, divided as follows:-

 

1- University Requirements:     21 credit hours.
Arabic Language (3) hours.

English Language(1)

(3) hours.

English Language (2)

(3) hours.

Military Science

(3) hours.

Introduction to Com. 1

(3) hours.

Introduction to Computer 2

(3) hours.

Patriotism Education

(3) hours.

 

2. Compulsory Specialization requirement: 85 credit hours

   Divided as follows:-

a. Compulsory Theoretical Requirements 39 hours.

Theory Of Music

(9) hours.

History of Music in Ancient & Renaissance

History of Music in Baroque & Classic

History of Music Romantic & Modern

(6) hours.

Harmony 1

Harmony 2

(6) hours.

Music Analysis 1

Music Analysis 2

(6) hours.

Introduction to Music Education

(3) hours.

Introduction to Music

(3) hours.

Knowledge of Instruments

(3) hours.

History of Arabic Music

(3) hours.
b. Practical Courses:   46 credit hours

Major Program

 (16) hours.
Minor Program (4) hours.

Solfeges

(12) hours.

Choral

(8) hours.

Chamber Music

(4) hours.

Oriental Sol.

(2) hours.
3. Elective Courses:  27 credit hours  include graduation projects:

Computerized Music

(3) hours.

Advanced Harmony

(3) hours.

Music Appreciation

(3) hours.

Ethno-Musicology

(3) hours.

Playing Musical School Insts*

(3) hours.
Counterpoint (3) hours.

Theater & Music

(3) hours.

Methodology

(3) hours.

Classical Music Group

(3) hours.

Aesthetic

(3) hours.

Music Prosody

(3) hours.

Music Arrangement & Conducting

(3) hours.

Elective Inst.

(3) hours.

Arabic Music Analysis

(3) hours.

Practical Music Education

(3) hours.

Arabic Music Group

(3) hours.

Music & Psychology

(3) hours.

Music & singing in Jordan

(3) hours.

Graduation Project

(3) hours.

 

Specialties:

 

The Jordan Academy of Music offers a wide range of practical specializations in both western and oriental music:

1.     Instrumental performance on the following instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double-bass, Guitar, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Percussion (western/oriental), Oud, Nay and Qanoun

2.     Voice (western/oriental)

3.     Musical Composition

4.     Musicology

In addition to the major program students are required to choose a minor instrument, the piano being compulsory for Students majoring in specializations other than the piano.

 

Required Documents:

 1.     An official transcript of the Secondary High School Certificate duly certified.

2.     Birth Certificate.

3.     Photocopy of the Passport or certified copy of the I.D booklet issued by the Civil Status Department or the I.D.

4.     Color service text book. 

5.     Three passports-size photographs.

6.     Behavior recommendation letter.

7.     Health certificate, duly certified.

8.     Certified copy of the residency, for non Jordanian.

 

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