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    JazzWeek 25: Abundance -THANK YOU!


    JazzWeek 25 was a tremendous success! We would like to extend our gratitude to all our students, faculty, parents, donors, sponsors, and venues. Together, we create a unique cultural tapestry of music in Northeast Ohio. Stay tuned for updates on JazzWeek 26. In the meantime, here’s what the press had to say about this year's festival:

      • From The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Beacon Journal:
      • From Signal Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ:
      • From Jazz Ambassador John Chacona:
      • From Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ: UA JazzWeek 25: honoring Northeast Ohio's jazz legacy
      • From WZIP ZipsUnlimited Podcast:
      • From Rubber City Radio Group WAKR:
      • From WZIP The Lowdown:

     


    Jazz Studies at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ School of Music


    Why Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ?

    Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Jazz Studies Program strives to bring creative improvised music into the social and cultural fabric of Northeast Ohio by fostering collaboration, education, and performance that connects with and inspires the community.

    Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's Jazz faculty is committed to student success by:

    • Providing students with opportunities to engage in masterclasses, clinics, and private lessons with industry leaders.
    • Connecting students to the global jazz community and facilitating professional performances at renowned venues in Northeast Ohio.
    • Ensuring that graduating students possess the entrepreneurial skills necessary to thrive in the music industry both locally and internationally. 

    Current curriculum includes:

    Music 210: Jazz Improvisation I: 2 credits

    Music 211: Jazz Improvisation II: 2 credits

    Music 212: Music Industry: A Survey of Practices & Opportunities: 2 credits

    Music 307: Techniques of Jazz Ensemble Performance and Direction: 2 credits

    Music 308: History and Literature of Jazz: 2 credits

    Music 309: Jazz Keyboard Techniques: 2 credits

    Music 310: Jazz Improvisation III: 2 credits

    Music 311: Jazz Improvisation IV: 2 credits

    Music 407: Jazz Arranging and Scoring: 2 credits

    JAZZ FACULTY

    Christopher Coles- Assistant Professor of Practice, Jazz Saxophone
    cjc72@uakron.edu

    Anthony Taddeo- Assistant Lecturer ataddeo@uakron.edu

    Theron Brown- Assistant Professor of Practice, Jazz Piano
    teb10@uakron.edu 

    Dan Wilson- Assistant Lecturer, Jazz Guitar
    dwilson@uakron.edu 

    ACADEMICS

    With 14 baccalaureate degrees and 6 graduate degrees, UA's School of Music offers aspiring musicians opportunities to study with renowned faculty, gain access to master classes in a variety of areas, and perform in venues throughout the world.