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The University of Wisconsin-Madison offers two major jazz ensembles, and jazz coursework. At this time, there is no degree program for jazz studies.
Jazz Courses
- Black Music History (660-308 - 311) 2 cr. each - Introduction to the history of jazz; traces Black American Music form African origins.
- The Big Bands (660-205) 2cr. â A study of dance orchestras from 1920 to 1950.
- Jazz Improvisation (660-332) 3 cr.- Theoretical concepts, development of aural skills, and analysis procedures related to the jazz idiom. Contact Prof. Les Thimmig, (608)263-1904, lthimmig@wisc.edu â audition required.
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