Non-curricular elements to a successful university jazz performance program| A study of UNT, IU, and CSULB

• Main Author: Ninmer, Andrew J.
• Language: EN
• Published: California State University, Long Beach 2014
• Subjects: Music
• Online Access: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1528009

<p>This project report examines the importance of non-curricular elements in a successful collegiate jazz performance program. In order to understand what makes a program successful, this paper first reviews the history of three successful jazz programs&mdash;Indiana University (IU), University of North Texas (UNT), and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)&ndash;and evaluates the components that led to their success. After a brief introduction of these three programs, the non-curricular elements that help to form each successful university jazz performance program are examined. Oftentimes, non-curricular elements are perceived as non-essential and therefore their benefits are not fully realized. Using IU, UNT, and CSULB as a benchmark, this project report examines their approaches to non-curricular ideas. This study will provide an understanding of how a prospective student might prepare for and benefit from these elements as part of a comprehensive collegiate jazz performance program. </p>