Jazz Studies majors whose specialization is Instrumental Performance must qualify for Lab Band on one of the following instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, Bass, Guitar, Drum set, Percussion, or Vibraphone. Jazz Studies majors whose specialization is Vocal Performance must qualify as a vocalist in one of the vocal jazz ensembles. (See Vocal Jazz at North Texas).
The Jazz Studies program awards performance and arranging scholarships on a competitive basis. These awards also reduce the out-of-state tuition to in-state rates. Applications with references must be sent in and an audition must be performed in one of three ways:
UNT Jazz and Gender Equity Initiative
Students are expected to check their EagleConnect email address regularly, and to use it for all UNT-related emails. Important messages from UNT and from your professors will reach you this way. You are responsible for being aware of information sent to you at your UNT email address. To find out the format of your EagleConnect address, log in with your EUID to the UNT Account Management System (ams.unt.edu) and look for Student Email.
Denton is located within the jurisdiction of local 72-147, American Federation of Musicians. Some students opt to join.
For information, see their website: www.musiciansdfw.org.
Several of the jazz ensembles at UNT record annually or every few years: the One O'Clock Lab Band, the Jazz Singers, the Latin Jazz Lab, the Two O'Clock Lab Band, L-5 Jazz Guitar Ensemble, etc. Their CDs are available for purchase in the online store as well as in the Office of Jazz Studies (Room 284).
Sightreading material is widely available online in the form of solo transcriptions or etudes.
Located behind Lab West and East Halls, the loading ramp is intended exclusively for loading and unloading heavy equipment.
Rules for use:
