<p>I second jazzguitarmom’s recommendation of UNF. Their jazz program is one of the strongest at the school (huge small history of the school. Great faculty, and tons of opportunities for playing. I know a few students who went there for their Jazz Studies program and loved it! Most of them are in the top grad jazz programs across the country (North Texas, MSM, USC, Miami, Eastman). I wouldn’t count out USF and UCF either (my opinion is that both of their music departments have a stronger knowledge base in Florida than UNF).</p>
<p>I don’t know if you’re tied to those schools, but I also recommend FSU (though I’m biased; I graduated from there in Choral Music Education last year). We have one of the strongest music education programs/faculty in the Southeast (if not the country). For years, we’ve had near 100% placement for jobs for graduates. The jazz program is also very good too.</p>