OVERVIEWThe Division of Music at Jacksonville University is dedicated to providing excellent programs of study in Music with the infusion of a strong liberal arts education.

The Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz & Commercial Music is a music performance degree that compliments JU’s music performance core with a combination of music business courses and a rigorous sequence of jazz theory/improvisation courses, lecture courses, jazz ensembles and applied lessons. This program is designed to respond to the needs of the modern performer. Students will have an opportunity to glean from some of the leading faculty performers and composers in their respective fields, and develop the ability to perform, write, arrange, produce, record and market the results of their efforts in order to compete in an ever-evolving music industry.

FACULTY

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JAZZ & COMMERCIAL MUSIC BACHELOR OF MUSIC

Prof. John RicciDirector of Jazz StudiesSaxophone, Jazz CoursesJazz Combojricci@ju.edu

Prof. Gary StarlingArtist in Residence, Guitar,Jazz Combogstarli@ju.edu

Prof. Scott GiddensInstructor of Jazz Pianosgidden@ju.edu

Prof. Stanley PiperInstructor of Jazz Bass and JazzCombo spiper@ju.edu

Prof. Rick KirklandInstructor of Drum Setrkirkla@ju.edu

Prof. Chris CreswellArtist in Residence, Marching Band,JU Jazz Orchestra, Brassccreswe@ju.edu

Saxophonist Deandre Lettsome ’17 was selected as a composer/performer in the 2017 Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead Residency Program at the

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC

COMMERCIAL MUSIC AND MEDIA:Prof. Dennis VincentAssociate Professor of MusicEducation, Music Technologydvincen@ju.edu

Prof. Mark SnyderVisiting Assistant Professor Commercial Music, Music Business, Recordingmsnyder3@ju.edu

Office of Admissions 2800 University Blvd N. Jacksonville, Fl 32211 (904) 256-7000 • admiss@ju.edu • www.ju.edu

JAZZ STUDIES: CREDIT: Jazz Theory and Fundamentals 3Jazz Theory and improvisation I 3Jazz Theory and improvisation II 3Advanced Jazz Theory and Improvisation 3Jazz Piano 1Jazz History 3Chamber Jazz and Large Jazz Ensembles 1Applied Lessons 2

COMMERCIAL MUSIC: Songwriting and Record Production 2Songwriting and Record Production Lab 1Music Entrepreneurship 3Commercial Arranging 3Commercial Production 2Film Scoring and Multimedia 3

JU performing arts music students in the jazz program stay very busy, performing in at least two to three featured concerts per year, and also engage in concert performances at conferences, festivals and many local venues. They perform with a world-class jazz faculty, enabling some of the best personal jazz instruction available in an affordable private college environment.

COURSE LISTINGS:

AUDITION INFORMATION The music audition serves two purposes: entrance for music majors into any degree program, and scholarships for any qualified student, regardless of major. Instrumentalists and vocalists auditioning for the Jazz/Commercial Music concentration will need to prepare:

• Two jazz standard prepared pieces out of a fake book or Jamey Aebersold booklet: One blues and one long form standard. Acceptable examples for instrumentalists can be (but are not limited to) Billie’s Bounce and Oleo.

• Instrumental or vocal improvisation on at least one jazz standard is REQUIRED for advanced placement ensemble consideration. Accompaniment will be provided.

• Demonstrated knowledge of ALL Major scales. Demonstrate knowledge of Harmonic and Melodic Minor scales. Relative to the progress of your audition, you may be asked to play additional scale types/modes in the keys of our choice.

• IMPORTANT: self-composed selections are not appropriate for college auditions, unless you are submitting them for review for collegiate-level entrance into the BM in Composition and Theory degree program.

• Further requirements specific to chord players, drummers and singers may be found under Audition Information on the Division of Music website (www.ju.edu/cfa/music)

Candidates audition before a music faculty committee that will evaluate technique, musicianship, tone quality, and sight-reading ability. Prepare carefully for your audition in order to perform as well as possible. An accompanist will be provided at no charge for on-site vocal auditions for scheduled audition days.