The School of Music and Dance's renowned program in jazz studies is one of the most exciting new jazz programs in the country, and boasts outstanding performing ensembles including three big bands, a jazz guitar ensemble, a Latin jazz ensemble, and multiple combinations.
The comprehensive curriculum includes courses in:
- Theory
- Performance practice
- Improvisation
- Piano
- Repertoire study
- Arranging and composition
- History
- Pedagogy
- Program planning and development
- Studio instruction
