Jazz in 20th-Century America examines cultural influences on jazz development through historical and ethnographic works, focusing on syncretism, nationalism, and globalization.
Matt Endres taught a low-difficulty course with lenient grading and short weekly responses. TAs provided study guides and test answers, making exams manageable if students reviewed slides. The final essay was described as chill, and overall workload was light.
Intermediate Jazz provides individual instruction for students pursuing jazz, focusing on technical proficiency, improvisation, and the standard jazz repertoire.
Individual studio instruction in jazz performance for masters-level students, focusing on technical proficiency, improvisation, and ensemble techniques within the jazz genre.
DMA RECITAL covers preparation and public performance of a Doctoral Recital, which is part of the degree requirements for all Doctor of Musical Arts degrees.