Bachelors In Jazz and Contemporary Music Studies

at Roosevelt University

Modules
 

• Jazz Theory
• Jazz Piano for Non-Majors
• Latin Jazz: Performance and History
• Vocal Jazz Ensemble
• Building A Career in Jazz

Instrumental:
 

• Auditions are approximately 15 minutes. Faculty will be able to accompany the in-person auditions but not the virtual auditions. For virtual auditions, students should utilize play-along tracks to simulate the feel of a live performance; faculty will provide constructive feedback as part of the audition process. Applicants will likely be asked to stop in the middle of selections.All instrumentalists should prepare three jazz standards featuring different styles, moods and tempos. One must be a ballad. Play-along recordings are encouraged. Sight-reading will be included, and scales may be requested. Drummers will also be asked to demonstrate different musical styles (Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, contemporary grooves, etc.) in various tempos and time signatures, as well as show brush technique.

Vocal:
 

• Vocalists should prepare two songs: one jazz standard and one contemporary (non-classical) piece. Accompanist will not be provided. Students may accompany themselves or use a CD or track play-along. Students will also be asked to improvise over blues changes and given a brief ear-training assessment

The cost of studying at Roosevelt University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. 

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay $26,520 annually, to study in Roosevelt University.

The Jazz and Contemporary Music Studies program at Chicago College of Performing Arts will prepare you for all of the career challenges faced in this exciting and challenging field, from live shows to home recording, from arranging for a variety of ensembles to composing your own music and finding your distinctive voice.