JazzWeek 25: Abundance -THANK YOU!
JazzWeek 25 was a tremendous success! We would like to extend our gratitude to all our students, faculty, parents, donors, sponsors, and venues. Together, we create a unique cultural tapestry of music in Northeast Ohio. Stay tuned for updates on JazzWeek 26. In the meantime, here’s what the press had to say about this year's festival:
- From The Akron Beacon Journal:
- From Signal Akron:
- From Jazz Ambassador John Chacona:
- From The University of Akron: 暗黑爆料 JazzWeek 25: honoring Northeast Ohio's jazz legacy
- From WZIP ZipsUnlimited Podcast:
- From Rubber City Radio Group WAKR:
- From WZIP The Lowdown:
Jazz Studies at The University of Akron School of Music
Why Akron?
The University of Akron Jazz Studies Program strives to bring creative improvised music into the social and cultural fabric of Northeast Ohio by fostering collaboration, education, and performance that connects with and inspires the community.
The University of Akron's Jazz faculty is committed to student success by:
- Providing students with opportunities to engage in masterclasses, clinics, and private lessons with industry leaders.
- Connecting students to the global jazz community and facilitating professional performances at renowned venues in Northeast Ohio.
- Ensuring that graduating students possess the entrepreneurial skills necessary to thrive in the music industry both locally and internationally.
Current curriculum includes:
Music 210: Jazz Improvisation I: 2 credits
Music 211: Jazz Improvisation II: 2 credits
Music 212: Music Industry: A Survey of Practices & Opportunities: 2 credits
Music 307: Techniques of Jazz Ensemble Performance and Direction: 2 credits
Music 308: History and Literature of Jazz: 2 credits
Music 309: Jazz Keyboard Techniques: 2 credits
Music 310: Jazz Improvisation III: 2 credits
Music 311: Jazz Improvisation IV: 2 credits
Music 407: Jazz Arranging and Scoring: 2 credits
JAZZ FACULTY
Christopher Coles- Assistant Professor of Practice, Jazz Saxophone
cjc72@uakron.edu
Anthony Taddeo- Assistant Lecturer ataddeo@uakron.edu
Theron Brown- Assistant Professor of Practice, Jazz Piano
teb10@uakron.edu
Dan Wilson- Assistant Lecturer, Jazz Guitar
dwilson@uakron.edu
ACADEMICS
With 14 baccalaureate degrees and 6 graduate degrees, 暗黑爆料's School of Music offers aspiring musicians opportunities to study with renowned faculty, gain access to master classes in a variety of areas, and perform in venues throughout the world.