Summer Institute : Music : Curriculum

Each Summer, UArts hosts serious musicians and vocalists in our intensive Music program, which is designed to offer you an opportunity to perform with your peers in a professional university environment.

The program focuses on jazz, with an overview of other styles and genres of music. For the two-week intensive program, you should be proficient in your instrument. You will have a unique opportunity to study with many of the University's outstanding core faculty. Participation in the summer Music program is designed to improve your knowledge of technique, musical styles, improvisation, theory, ear training, reading and performance in a variety of contemporary music ensemble settings.

The program is open to all young musicians, regardless of style. Students are accepted into the program in one of the following performance areas: bass (upright or electric), drum set, guitar, vibes, Latin and Brazilian hand drum, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, and voice. While we recognize you may play more than one instrument, we require that you choose one instrument to play and study while enrolled in the program

All students in the Jazz program will participate in:

– Private Lessons
– Jazz Improvisation
– Master Class
– Small Group Lessons
– Large Ensembles
– Workshops

Additional Curricular Activities:
– Guest Lectures
– Instructor Performances + Exhibitions
– Jam Sessions
– Small Ensemble Performances
– Field Trips
– Final Concert Performance

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2013 MUSIC SAMPLE SCHEDULE
You will receive an individualized schedule determined by your instrument and level of proficiency. All students are required to attend mandatory classes from 9 am – 7:30 pm Monday through Friday, with scheduled breaks for lunch and dinner. You are also expected to attend field trips and guest performances on Saturdays. Commuters, please note that classes/performances are required until 7:30 pm and on Saturdays.