BM Jazz Studies
Course Overview
This Jazz Studies program is designed to equip you for a successful career in the professional music industry, from performance and composition to studio recording. You will master the core elements of jazz through intensive study of improvisation, theory, and history, all while performing in acclaimed large and small ensembles. The curriculum is distinguished by unparalleled access to Chicago's top recording studios and opportunities to collaborate with world-renowned guest artists.
Key Program Highlights
- Learn from a distinguished faculty of Chicago's top working studio artists and composers
- Gain hands-on experience in professional recording studios and make industry connections
- Perform in nationally acclaimed large jazz ensembles and small combos
- Master the fundamentals of jazz, including improvisation, composition, and theory
- Record and perform with legendary guest artists from the jazz world
Course Overview
This Jazz Studies program is designed to equip you for a successful career in the professional music industry, from performance and composition to studio recording. You will master the core elements of jazz through intensive study of improvisation, theory, and history, all while performing in acclaimed large and small ensembles. The curriculum is distinguished by unparalleled access to Chicago's top recording studios and opportunities to collaborate with world-renowned guest artists.
Key Program Highlights
- Learn from a distinguished faculty of Chicago's top working studio artists and composers
- Gain hands-on experience in professional recording studios and make industry connections
- Perform in nationally acclaimed large jazz ensembles and small combos
- Master the fundamentals of jazz, including improvisation, composition, and theory
- Record and perform with legendary guest artists from the jazz world
