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Chapter 15: Feeding the Jazz Jones: Advice for Aspiring Players
have grown up with a computer as a second “instrument” in their arsenal.
The more a young artist knows about all aspects of music, the better.
Looking at top music schools
Choosing a college or university is a subjective matter that takes into account
many factors: a student’s personality, preferences, and career goals; the
school’s programs; the school’s faculty; tuition fees; housing options; and
even the weather. That said, the following sections cover a few music schools
that have a reputation as excellent choices for aspiring jazz players.
Of course this is only a basic primer. You can find more detailed information
in many books and Web sites, including individual college and university
sites, as well as sites that give a broader view. Here are a few places to find
information about college music programs:
� The International Association for Jazz Education: Promoting jazz education,
the IAJE counts more than 8,000 educators and musicians from
around the world as members. The IAJE presents clinics and conferences
and hosts an annual meeting. It’s an excellent source of information
related to jazz education. The group’s Web site (www.iaje.org)
lists top college jazz programs around the world.
� The National Association for Music Education: Visit menc.org for
detailed descriptions of careers in music.
� The Student’s Guide to College Music Programs (Symphony): This
book lists many of America’s best music schools and provides information
on financial aid and careers in music.
� U.S. News & World Report: The magazine publishes an annual “best
colleges” issue, and some of the schools offer excellent music programs.
Visit usnews.com.
Berklee College of Music
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Berklee offers a range of majors:
� Composition
� Contemporary writing and production
� Film scoring
� Jazz composition
� Music business/management
� Music education
� Music production and engineering
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