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Our institution houses one of the world's premier jazz studies programs, where students thrive in an exceptionally innovative and cooperative environment. We provide both undergraduate and graduate programs designed to comprehensively prepare students in all facets of jazz performance and teaching. The curriculum covers improvisation, historical context, arranging/composition, ensemble performance (both small and large groups), rhythm section methods, individual instrument instruction, studio techniques, vocal jazz, and teaching methodologies. Students learn from distinguished faculty with remarkable performance backgrounds and academic achievements. Our elite jazz studies instructors include renowned scholars, published authors, acclaimed composers and performers, Grammy Award recipients, NEA honorees, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Jazz Masters.