JAZZ

Curriculum
UNDERGRADUATE
Our undergraduate BM curriculum is a diverse program of study that focuses in three areas. School of Music Requirements, General Education Studies (Liberal Studies), and specific jazz courses. In the jazz area we offer courses in Jazz Fundamentals, Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Arranging and Composition, Jazz Pedagogy, Jazz History, and Jazz Piano. Students can also study Applied Jazz on their instrument, and can participate in both large and small jazz ensembles. Students must also complete a 1/2 junior recital and full senior recital.
GRADUATE
The graduate program in Jazz Studies includes options in both performance and composition. The program consists of a set of core courses in music research, theory, and history, applied study in the area of focus with one of our artist faculty, large and small ensemble experience, and other specialized course offerings. The degree plan is highly adaptable and is tailored to student's long-term goals and needs.
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Spotlight On
Jazz Festival Entry
Jazz Series 2021-22
August:
25 - Post 6 Big Band - 7:00 to 9:00 American Legion -
September:
5 - JSO Colchester Labor Day Celebration
10 - JSO Balloon Rally 3:30 Call 5:30-6:30 Vince Grady
17 - School of Music Collage Concert
24 - JSO with Guest Artists James Buennig and Crystal Rebone, 7:30 COFAC Recital Hall
29 - Post 6 Big Band 7:00 - 9:00 American Legion
October:
6 - Hopper Jazztet 7:30pm COFAC
12- All Jazz Showcase 7:30pm COFAC
27 - Post 6 Big Band 7:00 - 9:00 American Legion
November:
15- 17 JSO Tour with special guest Leroy Jones
17 - JSO with special guest Leroy Jones 7:30 COFAC recital Hall
December:
3 - Jazz Band Concert 7:30pm COFAC
January:
26 - Post 6 Big Band - 7:00 to 9:00 American Legion
February:
18 - 19 Jazz Festival with jazz trumpeter Ashlin Parker
23 - Post 6 Big Band - 7:00 to 9:00 American Legion
March:
2 - Hopper Jazztet COFAC Recital Hall 7:30
26 - Jazz Combo Concert 7:30pm COFAC Recital Hall
30 - Post 6 Big Band - 7:00 to 9:00 American Legion
April:
20 - JSO Concert 7:30 pm COFAC
28 - Jazz Band Concert 7:30pm COFAC
27 - Post 6 Big Band 7:00 to 9:00 American Legion
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