College of Fine Arts and Communication Jazz Studies Degree
LEARN TO GIVE YOUR MUSIC SOUL
Jazz studies students train in music research and music development. Students develop fundamental research skills through transcription and performance of seminal and contemporary jazz works. The application of these principles to the creation of new music, informed by life experiences and aesthetic values, is crucial to students’ development as artists. Composition and improvisation are at the heart of the jazz studies curriculum.
WHY STUDY JAZZ AT UW-STEVENS POINT?
Students in the jazz studies program learn to work in teams and to have an entrepreneurial mindset. Graduates become outstanding
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Whether you are a recent graduate or a longtime alum, you can make an important difference for today’s students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. By volunteering to share your story, your network, your career advice, and your successes, you can help guide students through the start of their professional lives as they discover their purpose.
You are a vital part of our Pointer family and we look forward to hearing from you!
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Students frequently learn from guest artists, who teach master classes during their visits to campus. Artists such as Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center and Otis Murphy offer expert instruction as well as insight about the life of a professional musician. When not in class, students can participate in
- Jazz Repertory Concerts
- Jazz Composer’s Concerts
- UW-Stevens Point Jazz Festival
- Jazz Jam Sessions at the Dreyfus University Center
- Student Jazz Recitals
There are many opportunites to perfrom outside in the community including:
- The Riverfront Jazz Festival
- Summer Ensembles
- Summer Music Venues
MEET YOUR FACULTY AND STAFF
UW-Stevens Point faculty members are accessible and happy to help majors get the most out of their educational experience. Our experienced faculty integrates acting, voice and movement into a rigorous professional training program. They have directed and performed nationally and internationally throughout their careers.
Brian Baldauff
- Assistant Professor – Percussion
- Percussion Area Coordinator
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
715-346-3107
Susan Bender
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
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Stacey Berk
- Professor – Oboe
- Professor – Music Theory & Composition
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
715-346-3107
Myles Boothroyd
- Assistant Professor – Saxophone
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
715-346-3107
Rachel Brashier
- Director of Music Education
- Graduate Advisor for the Music Department
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
715-346-2227
Danielle Breisach
- Associate Lecturer – Flute
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
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Anna Cromwell
- Assistant Professor – Violin and Viola
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
715-346-3107
Matheus Cruz
- Lecturer – Voice
- Interim Director of Choirs
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
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Brian Ellingboe
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
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Kelvin Kaspar
- Associate Lecturer of Guitar
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
715-346-3107
Ryan Korb
- Lecturer – Jazz Percussion
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
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Patrick Lawrence
- Professor – Low Brass
- Professor – Music Education
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
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John Lynch
- Director of Bands and Professor of Music
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
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Andres Moran
- Assistant Professor of Horn
- Orchestral Director
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
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Rachel Neece
- Associate Lecturer – Music History
- Associate Lecturer – Guitar
Aber Suzuki Center, College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
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Molly Roseman
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
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Mathew Buchman
- Professor and Director – Jazz Studies
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
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Timothy Buchholz
- Associate Professor – Vocal Jazz
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
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Sarah Manasreh
- Assistant Professor – Clarinet
- Assistant Professor – Music Theory
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
715-346-3107
Matthew Markham
- Associate Professor – Voice
- Voice Area Coordinator
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
715-346-3107
Rachel Snyder Turney
- Associate Lecturer – Class Piano
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
715-346-3107
David Story
Aber Suzuki Center, College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
715-346-3107
Brent Turney
- Department Chair – Music
- Professor – Trumpet
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
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Mindy Park
- Assistant Professor – Cello
College of Fine Arts and Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
715-346-3107
National Association of Schools of Music
The College of Fine Arts and Communication at UW-Stevens Point is accredited by these professional associations: National Association of Schools of Music. UW-Stevens Point in the only college in the state to hold national accreditation in all of its arts programs: Art and Design, Dance, Interior Architecture, Music, and Theatre, placing it in the top 7% in the nation.
