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Jazz Studies

The Jazz Studies program offers courses in applied jazz,  jazz improvisation, theory, history, arranging and composition, and pedagogy. Drawing upon the resources of the Chicago jazz scene, faculty members are highly celebrated performers, teachers, composers and arrangers. 

Degree Programs

Undergraduate:
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies

Graduate:
Master of Music in Jazz Studies

Faculty

Scott Burns
Scott Burns
Dennis Carroll
Dennis Carroll
Sharel Cassity
Sharel Cassity
Raphael Crawford
Raphael Crawford
Dana Hall
Dana Hall
Scott Hesse
Scott Hesse
Thomas Matta
Thomas Matta
Chad McCullough
Chad McCullough
Bob Palmieri
Bob Palmieri
Abigail Riccards
Abigail Riccards
Kathryn Sherman
Kathryn Sherman
Jim Trompeter
Jim Trompeter
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