Building on the general understanding of western music provided through the department’s core studies, the Jazz Studies concentration at Westfield State University provides opportunities for the study of jazz history, theory and improvisation through practice and performance in the private studio, in large and small jazz ensembles and in the classroom. The study of jazz music can help to provide a foundation for careers involving music in a variety of styles in addition to those firmly in the jazz tradition. For this reason courses in jazz studies are available to all qualified students.
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Music Degree (B.A.), Jazz Studies Concentration
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Learning Outcomes
- To provide opportunities and resources for students to develop technical and expressive musical proficiency in their primary applied performance area
- To work with material and conceptual tools to facilitate advanced study in music
- To demonstrate a reflexive understanding of music’s embeddedness in culture and history
- To foster social connection through shared musical experiences
- To develop intellectual and practical skills through in-depth study of music, including: 1. Critical, analytical, and creative thinking, 2. Written and oral communication, 3. Teamwork and problem solving