Jazz Studies - Temple College

Jazz Studies from Temple College is a Campus Associate Music and Instruments degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. The jazz program at Temple College is growing at a fast pace and offers students the opportunity to participate in musical groups that are quickly becoming recognized as some of the finest in Central Texas. In addition to performances in Temple, the jazz ensembles are asked to perform at numerous concerts and festivals locally and throughout the state every year. Annually, several of TC's jazz students receive honors, being chosen for both the International Association of Jazz Educators All-Star Community College Jazz Ensemble as well as the Texas Community College All-State Jazz Ensemble. In addition, the groups have had the opportunity to perform with world class musicians such as Dave Weckl, Peter Erskine, Frank Mantooth and Ron Wilkins. The Temple Jazz Orchestra, founded and directed by Tom Fairlie, emerged from the natural growth of the jazz program at Temple College over the last thirteen years. Founded in 1990, what began as a collaboration of students and adult musicians from the area has metamorphosed into the premier professional jazz ensemble in Central Texas. TJO now boasts the best professional jazz musicians and educators from an area surrounding Temple, including musicians from Waco, Killeen, Belton, Austin, and other communities. View more details on Temple College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Music and Instruments courses.