Contact:

John Coggiola, Director of Jazz Studies
202C Shaffer Arts Building, 315-443-5896, jccoggio@syr.edu

Faculty:

Rick Balestra, John Coggiola, Joseph Colombo, Joshua Dekaney, William DiCosimo, Michael Dubaniewicz, Steven Frank, Rick Montalbano, Darryl Pugh, Jeffrey Stockham, Jeffrey Welcher

The Minor in Jazz Studies is designed for students from any degree program on campus, including music majors, who want to develop and improve their knowledge and skills in instrumental or vocal jazz. This 18-credit program draws from the entire array of the jazz offerings in the Setnor School of Music including jazz performing ensembles, jazz history, jazz arranging and theory, jazz applied lessons and jazz education. The specific requirements are as follows:

Requirements for Admission:

• Meet with Setnor School of Music advisor prior to beginning the program.
• 3.0 GPA in at least one jazz performing ensemble.
• Positive recommendation from the Director of Jazz Studies.