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The programs of study for jazz majors are designed to develop skilled
performers, composers, and arrangers in preparation for careers
in jazz music. Students who wish to enter these degree programs
are expected to demonstrate the same level of proficiency in musical
skills that Manhattan School of Music requires of its other degree
candidates. All students are required to fulfill their ensemble
requirement as outlined in their course sequence plans and as assigned
by the assistant dean of the jazz division.
In addition to studies with our expert faculty, students are provided
additional opportunities to play for and observe world-renowned
guest artists. Recent master classes in this department have included:
Gary Bartz (alto saxophone), Hamiet Bluiett (baritone saxophone),
Graham Collier (composition/bass), Wycliff Gordon (trombone), Andrew
Hill (piano), Dave Liebman (saxophone), Jason Moran (Class of 1997—
piano), Lewis Nash (drums), Antonio Sanchez (drums), Christian McBride
(bass), Jimmy Heath (tenor saxophone), Jon Faddis (trumpet), Maria
Schneider (composition), and Stefon Harris (Class of 1997 —
vibraphone).
New Faculty Members
The Jazz Arts Program is pleased to welcome renowned artists Luis
Bonilla (trombone), Jon Faddis (trumpet), and Steve Wilson (saxophone)
to the faculty, effective spring semester 2007.
Summer Jazz Workshop 2008
Manhattan School of Music and The Conservatorium van Amsterdam
present the Summer Jazz Workshop from July 7–11 in Amsterdam,
the Netherlands. For more information, follow this link:
http://www.cva.ahk.nl/EN/03_studieaanbod/08_overige_cursussen/04_summer_jazz_workshop/index.jsp
The Miles Davis Jazz Summit: February 18, 19, and 20, 2008
The Miles Davis Jazz Summit will be presented on February 18, 19,
and 20, 2008. February 18 is the Keynote Address and Panel Discussion
moderated by Marcus Miller and held in the William R. and Irene
Miller Recital Hall at Manhattan School of Music. February 19 is
the Tribute Concert performed by the Manhattan School of Music Jazz
Ensemble in John C. Borden Auditorium at Manhattan School of Music.
Events on February 18 and 19 are free admission. February 20 is
the Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orchestra conducted by Justin
DiCioccio with Guest Artist David Liebman at Zankel Hall. For more
details visit our
Event Calendar.
In celebration of John Coltrane’s 80th birthday, Manhattan
School of Music presented a four-day festival November 6–9,
2006. Events included master classes, panel discussions, keynote
speeches, and concerts honoring the legacy of John Coltrane.
Department Handbook
Our department's handbook includes information for current students
on a variety of issues including ensemble and audition requirements,
juries, recitals, grading systems, etc. To download a PDF version
of the Jazz Department Handbook, click
here.
Jazz Composition
This program is available at the graduate level only. Students
who major in jazz composition at Manhattan School of Music are presented
with several unique and special opportunities to develop their art:
- Monthly composers’ reading sessions for large and small
ensembles
- Quarterly Jazz Philharmonic reading sessions with full studio
orchestra (symphony orchestra & jazz big band); both sessions
recorded for faculty review and study
- Student commissions with performance and monetary awards
- Performance of compositions at Jazz at Lincoln Center concerts
- Quarterly jazz composers’ concerts for chamber and jazz
orchestra ensembles
- Open access to two computer-based electronic music studios
- Classes in:
o Studio synthesis techniques
o Composing and arranging for MIDI synthesizer
o Arranging for jazz composers
o Advanced studio recording
o Film scoring classes
o Songwriting classes
- To read about available facilities, visit our Electronic
Music Studios page.
Jazz Voice
The master’s program in jazz voice at Manhattan School of
Music is designed to prepare each vocalist to be an exceptional
performer who is able to function in today’s business of music.
The program is spearheaded by our internationally known faculty,
including Luciana Souza, Peter Eldridge, and Nancy Marano. Complete
bios can be found in the faculty box to the right.
Here are some of the highlights of the program:
- Vocalists are part of our unique performance track, combining
vocalists and instrumentalists
- Small combo setting allows for individual attention
- Improvisation classes mix voice, composition, and instrumental
students in an ensemble setting
- There are performance opportunities with big bands, as well
as Jazz Philharmonic orchestra (symphony orchestra with jazz instrumentalists)
- Performances at Jazz at Lincoln Center
Doctoral Jazz Arts Advancement Program
The program of study leading to the Manhattan School of Music doctor
of musical arts degree is offered with a major in Jazz Arts Advancement.
- For more information about this exciting advanced degree program,
click here.
Courses
The
degree sequence plans for the various majors, which will show you
what courses and numbers of credits are required for graduation,
are found by clicking the links below:
Admission
General admission information regarding taped auditions, audition
feess, required materials, and applications can be found by visiting
our Audition Procedures Page.
Specific audition requirements for this division can be found by
cicking the links below:
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