<p>Just wanted to give a heads up to all jazz musicians looking for the right program. The annual Downbeat magazine issue with all the jazz programs listed is out now. It's a great resource.</p>
<p>Oh, I thought this was going to be another thread about public schools dropping music, or a kid not getting in where he wanted - you know, an school-related issue about music that wasn’t upbeat… :)</p>
<p>I will have to head to Barnes and Noble and hope it is on the newstand.</p>
<p>Oh that’s a riot: downbeat, not Downbeat!! That is a different story. No, this is a positive uplifting tidbit with lots of good information for aspiring jazz artists. There is a nice article on the 40th anniversary of NEC’s jazz program too. We got our copies on the newstand The year he was applying the Downbeat student issue got very dogeared.</p>
<p>Thank you so much jazzzzzzzzmmmmommmm.</p>
<p>The ads alone are worth the 4.99. The lists, not that I do well with lists, are priceless because of all the information they include. The little advice quotes from musicians are great. </p>
<p>It is really interesting being able to read abou size of schools and number of jazz students/music students attending. </p>
<p>Probably more information than you could gather in a month of googling.</p>
<p>I am very UPbeat after looking at the magazine.</p>
<p>Interesting to see schools I have never heard of and see they have 15 jazz students but the magazine considered the worthy of listing. Also seeing the tuition of school after school was eye opening.</p>
<p>A true must have for anyone considering attending a college for jazz. </p>
<p>Thanks again for reminding me about that issue and letting me know it was on the newstands. I may have to pick up an extra copy because this one is sure to get worn out.</p>
<p>I"m happy this resource made you so excited! Good luck with your search.</p>
<p>Who knew?</p>
<p>Augustana college in Ill has 50-60 students in their jazz program</p>
<p>Benedictine U in Ill makes the list with 3 enrolled in a jazz combo class</p>
<p>Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland has Curriculum transfer agreement with Berklee</p>
<p>Cardinal Stritch U in Milwalkee makes the list with 25 music students including 8 jazz students.</p>
<p>There are two Rutgers in Jersey both with Jazz programs</p>
<p>Five Towns College??? has 320 jazz/commercial music students</p>
<p>“If students go to a school that’s over their heads, that school is going to hurt them.” George Garzone</p>
<p>Skidmore Jazz Institute – Jazz Degrees: College credit available. ???</p>
<p>Kind of my edition of Letterman’s fun facts.</p>
<p>It can be good as a starting point, but you still have to do a lot of research. In our search, we found that a lot of “the usual suspects” for jazz stidues did not have a vocal jazz component. The internet has been a HUGE help in helping us decide what the long and short lists will be for us.</p>
<p>And, as has been repeated ad nauseum here, just because a college has a music program or jazz program – that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good program. The one problem with DownBeat’s listing is it makes them all seem to be on equal footing – hey, they’re in DownBeat! – and a nice ad can add to the veneer. You need to know who the individual teachers are that make a program, and that takes some doing. </p>
<p>It really depends on your goals, ability, finances and geographic flexibility.</p>
<p>The Skidmore Jazz Institute, I believe, is a summer progam. The faculty are not from Skidmore.</p>
<p>There is tremendous variability among jazz programs (indeed, among all music programs), and people’s experiences and needs are very individualized. I do not think inclusion in this issue of Downbeat magazine means much of anything in terms of the overall quality of program. And the fact is that one person’s top school is another person’s safety. </p>
<p>I agree completely with VicAria, who said, “it really depends on your goals, ability, finances and geographic flexibility.”</p>