The current Jazz Program at UCO, founded by Dr. Kent Kidwell, has been a vibrant part of the School of Music curriculum since 1974. Award winning ensembles and generations of highly successful professional musicians have been the norm. With the opening of the UCO Jazz Lab in 2002 a new chapter began. Today the Jazz Studies Division offers more performance ensembles than ever before and has expanded degree options including an undergraduate minor in jazz studies and a master of music in jazz studies with areas of emphasis in performance or music production.
All performance ensembles and most related coursework are open to every UCO student regardless of intended major.
Primary jazz ensemble auditions take place during the 1st week of each Fall semester. Critical audition information will always be discussed at the very important annual student meeting beginning at 3PM on the first day of school every Fall semester. (AUGUST 20, 2012)
Watch a recent video showcasing our overall graduate music programs:
Jazz Course Offerings
include
Jazz Ensembles 1, 2, & 3
Jazz Guitar Ensemble
Studio Jazz Ensemble
Latin Jazz Combo
Civilized Tribe Dixieland Combo
Jazz Composers Combo
Jazz Repertory Combos 1, 2, & 3
Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Chamber Swingers)
Jazz Theory & Analysis
Applied Jazz Improvisation
Jazz History
Jazz Pedagogy
Graduate Jazz Recital
Applied Jazz Piano
Annual Summer Jazz Camp
Computer Music Technology
Advanced Recording Technology
CD Album Pre-Production
CD Album Production
Jazz Arranging
Jazz & Commercial Music Arranging
Arts Management __________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS: Undergraduate Minor in Jazz Studies Curriculum (PDF)
For additional information contact:
Mr. Brian Gorrell - Jazz Studies Division Head
University of Central Oklahoma School of Music
100 North University Drive
Edmond, OK 73034
(405) 359-7989 x 278
