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Do you enjoy playing music that swings, music that grows out of the jazz tradition and takes it in new creative directions? Have you studied jazz improvisation? Do you sing or play the saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass or drums? Then you should consider pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas.
Our graduates are professional performers, composers, arrangers, teachers and producers. As entrepreneurs, some have started their own companies and indie rock bands. They also have successful careers outside of music while continuing to play at a high level. They work in:
UNT's Jazz Studies program is widely regarded as one of the nation's most respected. Established in 1947, it was the nation's first degree program in the field.
Our faculty members are dedicated teachers as well as nationally and internationally known performers. They have earned Grammy Award nominations, toured internationally, conducted classes at the renowned Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops and written various books about jazz.
We offer you many opportunities to perform with off-campus ensembles. This includes the One O'Clock Lab Band, which has earned six Grammy Award nominations and toured Europe, Japan, Thailand and Australia. We also sponsor the acclaimed Jazz Singers. Other jazz ensembles include:
An annual lecture series provides unique perspectives on jazz. This series has featured Dave Brubeck, Ingrid Jensen, Tierney Sutton, Mike Moreno, Billy Hart, Curtis Fuller, John Abercrombie, Nasheet Waits, Wycliffe Gordon and Chris Potter.
Our outstanding facilities include the Murchison Performing Arts Center, which houses the 1,000-seat Winspear Performance Hall and the 400-seat Lyric Theater, the newly-renovated 380-seat Voertman Concert Hall, and the Stan Kenton Hall. You can perfect your performance techniques in one of our 300 practice rooms. The college is also home to the Maynard Ferguson Music Library and the Stan Kenton Collection.
Numerous scholarships are available to help you pay for your education. These scholarships are awarded based on talent and an audition. Approximately 75 Jazz Studies majors have received endowed jazz scholarships. Information about other financial assistance is at financialaid.unt.edu.
Our Residents Engaged in Academic Living community brings jazz studies students who live on campus together to enhance academic and social experiences. More information about the Jazz Studies Community is at reslife.unt.edu/.
The College of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, Va. 20190-5248, telephone 703-437-0700). This accreditation means the college meets or exceeds strict academic standards for excellence in education. Our jazz studies alumni include:
You will need to be accepted to the College of Music through an audition before declaring a major in Jazz Studies. Auditions are held on campus during the spring semester to enroll the following school year. If you cannot audition in person, you may submit a video or an audio recording. Once you are accepted into the college, you will take placement exams in music theory and piano, as well as laboratory and ensemble placement auditions.
As a Jazz Studies major, your course work will include:
Our Career Center, Internships and Cooperative Education office, and professional academic advisors are among the valuable resources that are available to you at UNT. The Career Center and the Internships and Cooperative Education office can provide advice about future employment opportunities as well as getting hands-on experience in your major. Academic advisors will help you plan your class schedule each semester.
We encourage you to fulfill the graduation requirements for the Recommended Program or the Distinguished Achievement Program in high school.
In your junior year, take the SAT or the ACT and have your scores sent to UNT.
In your senior year, apply for admission at www.applytexas.org by March 1 and request that your high school transcript be sent to the UNT admissions office.
Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses can count toward college credit at UNT. For details, visit www.unt.edu/credit.
If you're attending a Texas community college, you should consult our Transfer Articulation web page, the UNT Undergraduate Catalog and an academic counselor/advisor to review your degree plan. Proper planning allows you to receive the maximum amount of transfer credits.
Our Transfer Center will help you make a successful transition to college life at UNT by connecting you to a peer mentor and other campus resources. Each year, we welcome more transfer students than any other institution in the state. The center is in the University Union, Room 320. More information is at transition.unt.edu.