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Our institution houses one of the world's premier jazz studies programs, where students thrive in an exceptionally creative and cooperative environment. We provide both undergraduate and graduate programs that comprehensively cover jazz performance and teaching methods, encompassing improvisation, historical context, composition/arranging, ensemble performance (both small and large groups), rhythm section skills, individual instrument instruction, recording techniques, vocal jazz, and teaching methodologies. You'll 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-winners, NEA fellows, Pulitzer Prize recipients, and Jazz Masters. These requirements apply to all music undergraduate programs, with some degrees potentially requiring additional credit hours due to specific curricular demands.