RANDOM question--having to do with jazz voice

Jeremybeach · 10-31-2007, 02:01 AM

Ok,

here's a random question,

I think it would be a good idea to keep all options open, so that I can discover new areas of music (like jazz voice) that interest me.

Just wondering, does anybody know of any schools that offer jazz voice? I have only been able to find university of miami (Frost) which is definitely a great school, BUT...that's it so far.

VicAria · 10-31-2007, 06:44 AM

Yes, you really have to scour. Here are some we will be looking at for our D:

University of North Texas, Lawrence University in Wisconsin, Temple University in Philadelphia, Western Michigan University, University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

If you can get ahold of the October issue of Downbeat magazine, they have their listing of college-level jazz programs, and it's pretty thorough. It's the issue with DeeDee Bridgewater on the cover.

-Allmusic- · 10-31-2007, 06:53 AM

Lots and lots of schools offer jazz voice: Berklee, NEC and New School are but a few.

Jeremybeach · 10-31-2007, 10:58 AM

Thanks for the replies! Do you guys know ofa ny other schools?

VicAria · 10-31-2007, 12:28 PM

Sorry, I neglected most of "the usual suspects", because we're avoiding them for our D.

Berklee
Manhattan School of Music
Juilliard
NYU/Steinhardt

You also might consider a college that offers a well-rounded course of study in voice performance, then offers different ensemble oppourtunities in various genres, including jazz.

Jeremybeach · 11-02-2007, 01:40 AM

Idk I feel of late that classical music really ISN'T my genre haha. I tried out a jazz song and LOVED IT! I have also realized that since 10th grade, i've formed a hugeee love of jazz music. and it's growing bigger lol. I fell in love with chris botti's work in 10th grade, then ella in 11th, etc. etc. But, I kind of was on the "ok...i've been doing classical i should stick with it" mindset. Ahem, might have been a bad choice lol.

(i haven't had jazz training--but i don't imagine it'd be much different besides the improvisation part?)

Idk, you can at least put so much more of yourself into it.

Any other schools you can think of? I also found that columbia college in chicago has it (but it doesn't look like a real serious program.) It's reallyyy difficult to find jazz voice haha, it's not impossible but it's difficult lol.

VicAria · 11-02-2007, 07:34 AM

I really, really recommend that you go out and get yourself a copy of the Oct Downbeat magazine, as it covers the entire country, plus Canada and Puerto Rico, etc.

There are other schools in Chicago, California and elsewhere that we're not looking at because of geography. I'm sure other posters are in the same category.

And hate to be a downer, but you can expect your first two years of vocal training to be heavy on classical techniques. University of North Texas, for example, you have to pass the classical audition before you'll even be considered for jazz vocal.

You seem to bounce around a lot in your point of view of what you want to do. I find it hard to believe that Tulane doesn't offer a jazz track -- considering they're in NOLA. Or at least offer extra-curricular jazz performance opportunities. Have you looked into that, before you pull the plug on all the effort that got you there?

You may want to take a step back and consider a program that offers solid, well-rounded vocal training as your degree program ... AND also offers a broad range of ensemble performance opportunities for you to "test out" genres.

dudedad · 11-04-2007, 11:33 AM

Other than the jazz archive activity, I didn't find Tulane particularly jazzy when I visited with my D. I believe Loyola which is right next door to Tulane does have more jazz offerings. But yeah, all of NOLA is amazing for music...

Jeremybeach · 11-04-2007, 12:18 PM

dudedad, nola is an EXCELLENTTTTTTT place for jazz! It's just, no place around here has jazz voice (such irony!?!) I'm so confused about that, although I think that if I can't find a school for jazz voice I might do classical undergrad and specialize in grad school. I mean, I have seen classical being the root of all other music sooooo. yes lol it prob might actually be beneficial.

Jeremybeach · 11-06-2007, 01:09 PM

Anybody else know of jazz voice schools? (i just found temple in philly and utoronto in canada, although...that might be extremely hard to get into)

Jeremybeach · 11-10-2007, 02:06 AM

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jazzzmomm · 11-11-2007, 03:20 PM

My son was touring music schools last year and we were talking to a jazz voice hopeful who was a hs senior. Her schools were: UMass Amherst, New School for Jazz, Univ of North Texas, NEC and Hartt (I think). I would also add University of the Arts in Philadelphia. More and more people are becoming aware of this school. It seems to have a very vibrant music program.