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Admission Procedures For Jazz Degree Options Jazz Degrees: Admission Procedures Dates & Guidelines for Admission:
B.M. in Jazz Studies Admission 2008 Application Dates Materials received after posted deadlines may still be considered for admission purposes, but may be too late for scholarship consideration.
1) Submit a completed University of Oregon Application by January 15th. For applications go to the main website of the University of Oregon and then to Admissions or by calling the Admissions Office directly at (541) 346-3201. 2) Submit a completed School of Music Application by January 15th. Contact the UO School of Music Undergraduate Office (541) 346-1164 for application materials or email: vlawson@uoregon.edu 3) Perform an On Campus Jazz Audition 2007-8 School of Music Audition Dates a) Live Jazz Audition Format: Each candidate will perform a 10 to 15 minute audition. Applicants should prepare 3 or 4 pieces in varied styles (ballad, swing, straight 8th, etc.). These pieces should be performed by memory including the melody and two or more improvised choruses. Sight-reading - You will be asked to play written lines, interpret chord symbols, and improvise from chord changes on sight from standard jazz repertoire. Accompaniment will be provided. Drummers should be prepared to perform basic swing, latin, and rock feels; solo over standard song forms; and to sight- read big band charts. In the absence of a live audition, students may be admitted to the B.M. degree on a CONDITIONAL BASIS ONLY. (Formal admission may be granted only after a live audition before the jazz faculty. Auditions to remove conditional status are held the week before Fall term.) Optional: Composers/Arrangers may include 1 or 2 samples of your writing at this time. Items to Bring to the Audition: b) Live Classical Auditions: In addition to your jazz audition, a classical audition is required of all undergraduate jazz applicants with the exception of guitarists (see audition guidelines for each specific instrument on the School of Music website). Classical auditions of jazz applicants will not be judged in competition with those of prospective classical performance majors. 4) Audition by CD (Not available to percussionists): In the absence of a live audition, a CD may be submitted for admission and scholarship consideration. Students auditioning by CD may be admitted to the School of Music on a CONDITIONAL BASIS ONLY. (foraml admission may be granted only after a live audition before both the jazz and classical faculty. Auditions to remove conditional status are held the week before Fall term.) CDs should be received by the last posted audition date (March 6th) for full scholarship consideration. a) Jazz Audition by CD: Applicants should prepare 3 or 4 pieces in varied styles (ballad, swing, straight 8th, etc.). These pieces should be performed by memory including the melody and two or more improvised choruses. b) Classical Audition by CD: In addition to your jazz CD, a classical recording is required of all undergraduate jazz applicants with the exception of guitarists (see audition guidelines for each specific instrument on the School of Music website). 2) Admission INTO the School of Music, but NOT INTO the Jazz Studies Degree - Without being admitted into the B.M. in Jazz Studies, a successful classical audition will still admit you to the school as a Music Major. If you plan to re-audition for the Jazz Studies degree at a later date, you should continue to enroll in freshman and sophomore level standard course work in jazz. Following courses as outlined in the B.M. in Jazz Studies Term Planner will allow you to complete your degree in a timely fashion. (Roughly 1/3rd of students currently enrolled in the B.M. in Jazz Studies are students who were not initially admitted as jazz majors.) 3) Transfer Students admitted to the B.M. in Jazz Studies - You should plan to meet with a School of Music undergraduate advisor as well as a Jazz Studies advisor immediately upon notification of acceptance into the program. A plan for completion of your degree will be outlined as a result of these advising sessions. Transfer Students
M.M. in Jazz Studies/DMA Supporting Area in Jazz Admission 2008 Application Dates Application Procedures 1) Submit a completed Graduate Admission Application and personal portfolio by January 15th. Contact the U.O. School of Music Graduate Office (541) 346-5664 or email: gradmus@uoregon.edu for application materials and requirements. 2) All applicants must submit a preliminary audition tape/CD by January 1st. (Cassettes and CDs only); 15 to 20 minutes; recordings must focus on the applicants and not supporting musicians; 3 or 4 pieces in varied styles (ballad, swing, straight 8th, etc.) that demonstrate improvisation skills. Composition/Arranging applicants should also submit complete scores (with accompanying tape or CD) of compositions and/or arrangements of two selections for jazz ensemble. At least one of these pieces should be scored for a large ensemble (10 or more pieces). 3) Jazz faculty will review preliminary tapes and scores within two weeks of the date they are received. (PLEASE NOTE: For you own personal travel considerations, it may be necessary to submit preliminary audition materials earlier than the January 1st deadline.) 4) On Campus Jazz Audition for Selected Candidates: Based upon review of the preliminary tapes, select students will be invited to attend one of the School of Music audition days for a live audition before the jazz faculty. 2007-8 School of Music Audition Dates a) Live Jazz Audition Format: Each candidate will perform a 20 to 30 minute audition. Applicants should be prepared to perform 3 or 4 pieces in varied styles (ballad, swing, straight 8th, etc.). Pieces should be performed by memory including the melody and two or more improvised choruses. Sight- reading - You will be asked to play written lines, interpret chord symbols, and improvise from chord changes on sight from standard jazz repertoire. You will be accompanied by members of the jazz faculty. A preliminary assessment of your jazz theory (app. 1 ½ hours) and piano skills (15 min.) will take place on the day of the audition as well. Items to Bring to the Audition: (NOTE: In the absence of a live audition, students may be admitted to the M.M. degree on a CONDITIONAL BASIS ONLY. Formal admission may be granted only after a live audition before the jazz faculty. Auditions to remove conditional status are held the week before Fall term.)
Frequently Asked Questions Re: Auditions/Admission/GTFs/Scholarships Undergraduate Applicants: Q: Can I be admitted to the School of Music without being admitted to the jazz studies major? Q: If I am not admitted to the jazz major as an incoming freshman can I be admitted at a later date? Q: When will I know if I have received a scholarship? Q: What do I need to bring to my audition? Graduate Applicants: Q: When will I know if I have been admitted to the jazz major? Q: When will I know if I have received a Graduate Teaching Fellowship (GTF)? Q: If I am not admitted to the graduate program in jazz studies at the time of my audition can I be admitted at a later date? |
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