Program Recognition
•Bullet: Nationally recognized jazz band and annual February Jazz Festival
•Bullet: Established reputation in America's signature art form
Training
•Bullet: Bachelor of music in jazz studies covering improvisation, jazz history and theory, and applied jazz lessons
•Bullet: Coursework in jazz fundamentals, keyboard, arranging, and improvisation
•Bullet: Six terms of applied jazz study plus two terms of classical study
•Bullet: Performance in small combos and large jazz ensembles each term
•Bullet: Senior recital required (junior recital optional)
Location
•Bullet: Campus located about 30 minutes from Chicago, drawing on the area's rich jazz scene and cultural opportunities
