Jazz Studies - Florida Atlantic University

Jazz Studies from Florida Atlantic University is a Campus Bachelor Music and Instruments degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. The mission of the Florida Atlantic University Department of Music is to offer comprehensive academic and performance training in all aspects of the discipline in order to prepare students for advanced study and successful careers in music. It also seeks to represent Florida Atlantic University through community outreach. The Department of Music is an accredited institutional member of NASM (National Association of Schools of Music). The department offers Bachelor of Music degree with major in Jazz Studies . Faculty members of the Department of Music are active regionally, nationally, and internationally as solo and collaborative performers, conductors, recording artists, scholars, composers, educators, lecturers, adjudicators, and mentors, while adhering to NASM standards regarding creative and scholarly research and service. These include music making, the study of music and its influences, the advancement of music pedagogy, and the facilitation of musical activities. Department faculty works closely with students to reach the highest levels of artistic expression, allowing students to build a versatile set of skills that will ensure success in their chosen area of the profession. The Department of Music provides extensive performance and teacher education experiences through its comprehensive classroom curriculum in music theory, history and literature; culturally diverse perspectives provided by courses in American popular music, jazz and world music; applied studio instruction in piano, brass, woodwind, percussion, string and vocal areas; and collaborative performance experience in a wide variety of large and small ensemble settings. Furthermore, the department's Commercial Music Program offers practical music industry training with Creative and Music Technology degree tracks as well as a Music Business degree . The program's affiliated Hoot/Wisdom Records L.L.C. label affords students hands-on experience in its state-of-the-art studios. As a prominent point-of-contact between the local community and University, the Department of Music serves as a vehicle for outreach and service in the arts. The marching and pep bands represent the department at a wide variety of athletic and University events. Annual summer music camps for elementary and secondary students make the university environment accessible to young musicians and their families. Throughout the year, the department seeks to enhance the cultural life of the region through its annual season of concerts and music festivals, which feature performances by student ensembles, faculty, ensembles-in-residence and guest artists. View more details on Florida Atlantic University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Music and Instruments courses.