One of our most distinguished alumni, 戴夫·布鲁贝克,42岁, put University of the Pacific on the map with his excellence in jazz, and we continue this tradition. With coursework in improvisation, theory and applied performance, 爵士乐的研究 will provide you with real-life skills needed for a career in jazz.

教师

Jamie Dubberly, trombone

Jamie Dubberly, trombone

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梅丽莎Fulkerson

梅丽莎Fulkerson, vocals

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Aaron Garner, jazz piano

亚伦·加纳,钢琴

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布莱恩·肯德里克

布莱恩·肯德里克, percussion

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Patrick Langham, saxophone

Patrick Langham, saxophone

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约瑟夫Mazzaferro

约瑟夫Mazzaferro, trumpet

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安德鲁·梅尔,拜斯

安德鲁·梅尔,拜斯

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Sean Britt, jazz guitar

肖恩·布里特,吉他

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How to apply and audition

Pacific Jazz Ambassadors performing with Joel Ross (Brubeck Fellow 2013-15) at Dizzy's Club in NYC.

性能跟踪

If you want to focus on a career in jazz performance. You will learn skills needed for work in recording studios, 在游轮上, in armed forces ensembles, or as a leader/sideman in a live band. This track may lead to a graduate degree.

组分跟踪

If you are interested in writing and composing jazz music. Performance education is still a large element of this track. You will be exposed to a wide range of musical styles from which you can develop your own compositional voice.

Accelerated Three-Year Honors

A unique degree designed for students with a high level of jazz performance skills enabling you to go directly into higher division courses. Usually one summer session is advised.

Minor in 爵士乐的研究

This path is for you if you have an interest in jazz but want to major in another area. 通常, a candidate played in a high school jazz ensemble and would like to continue personal musical development and exploration. 由20个单元组成, the jazz studies minor still gives you the opportunity for applied lessons and participation in ensembles.

声乐爵士乐团
Former Brubeck Fellow Joel Ross in vibes
Our alumni play in top jazz clubs

Pacific’s 爵士乐的研究 alumni play around the world in top jazz clubs including Dizzy's Club in NYC, the Monterey Jazz Festival, Yoshi’s Jazz Club in Oakland, CA, or The Blue Note in Tokyo, 日本. They receive jazz assistantships at top graduate schools and serve in military bands all over the country.

Pictured: Joel Ross, vibraphone, in Blue Note, Tokyo 2019

社区 Engagement

The 爵士乐的研究 Department is actively engaged in the community. Pacific Jazz Ambassadors perform nationally and locally. 以5爵士俱乐部为例 features weekly jazz sessions during academic year. 在夏天, we invite pre-college jazz musicians to learn and play music with the Conservatory faculty and students at Pacific Summer Jazz Colony. Pacific Jazz Festival is our annual two-day jazz event featuring live performances and master classes with conservatory faculty and renowned guest artists.

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