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Jazz

Jazz Resources

Career Paths

  • Graduates of the Jazz Studies program have found success performing and teaching jazz music around the country. Several have received Grammy Award nominated or performed in Emmy Award-winning productions. Other accolades include a Guggenheim Fellow (Etienne Charles) and two winners of the Thelonious Monk International Competition (Marcus Roberts and Jamison Ross).
  • Alumni have played with groups and artists such as: Jazz at Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Count Basie Orchestra, SF Jazz, New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Jason Marsalis Quartet, Snarky Puppy, Roy Haynes, Lee Konitz, Carmen Lundy, Rene Marie, and Russell Gunn, among others.
  • Teaching appointments include: Michigan State University, University of Miami-Frost School of Music, University of North Texas, University of North Florida, Georgia State University, and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

Engaged Learning & Learning Opportunities

  • Three large ensembles focus on the big band repertoire, while smaller combos encourage student improvisation and provide a focus on the essence of small group interaction and the performance of standard and original works.

Knowledge In Practice & How We Serve

  • Monthly jazz series at Club Downunder at the FSU Student Union
  • Live music venues offer ample performances off campus for FSU musicians to perform alongside faculty members

Graduate Placement

  • Alumni go on to some of the most prestigious graduate programs in the country
  • Teaching appointments include: Michigan State University, University of Miami-Frost School of Music, University of North Texas, University of North Florida, Georgia State University, and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

Recent Masterclasses

The College of Music and Jazz area regularly host leading performers and teachers as guest presenters. Recent guests have included:

Russell Malone (guitarist) · Steve Wilson (alto sax) · Ellis Marsalis (jazz pianist) · Jimmy Cobb (jazz drummer) · Melvin Jones (jazz trumpeter) · Rufus Reid (jazz bassist) · Sean Jones (jazz trumpeter) · Walt Weiskopf (jazz saxophone) · Wynton Marsalis (jazz trumpet) · Clay Jenkins (jazz trumpet) · Jon Faddis (jazz trumpet) · Tim Warfield (jazz saxophone) · Brandford Marsalis (jazz saxophone) · Wayne Shorter (jazz saxophone)