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The University of Wisconsin-Madison offers jazz ensembles and elective coursework in jazz improvisation, composition & arranging, and history, as well as a DMA minor option. A comprehensive degree option in jazz is currently in the planning stages. For more information, please contact contact Johannes Wallmann at wallmann@music.wisc.edu.
Ensembles
- UW Jazz Orchestra [big band]
- Blue Note Ensemble [small group]
- Contemporary Jazz Ensemble [small group]
- Black Music Ensemble
Please see the Jazz Ensembles page for auditions and other information.
Jazz and Related Courses (Fall 2012)
- Jazz Improvisation (660-311) 3 cr. - Theoretical concepts, development of aural skills, and analysis procedures related to the jazz idiom. Please contact Prof. Thimmig at lthimmig@wisc.edu, (608) 263-1904, for course permission and/or more information.
- Jazz Composition and Arranging (664-457) 2 cr. Section 001: Les Thimmig, Section 002: Johannes Wallmann. Please contact Prof. Wallmann at wallmann@music.wisc.edu for course permission and/or more information.
- The Big Bands (660-205) 2cr. A study of significant dance orchestras from 1920 to 1950: development of style and influence on popular musical taste. Junior standing or consent of the instructor. Please contact Prof. Leckrone at leckrone@music.wisc.edu for course permission and/or more information.
- Black Music (1920-PRESENT): The Trumpet (660-310) 2 cr. Introduction to the history of jazz: traces Black American Music from African origins. Sophomore standing and consent of the instructor. Please contact Prof. Davis at rdavis1@wisc.edu for course permission and/or more information.
- The Emergence of Global Jazz & Pop (660-497) 3 cr. Special topics course. Consent of the instructor. Please contact Prof. Radano at rmradano@wisc.edu for course permission and/or more information.
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