STUDENTS INVOLVED IN JAZZ ARE ENCOURAGED TO STUDY THE HISTORICAL, SOCIAL, THEORETICAL, STYLISTIC, AND CREATIVE ISSUES THAT PERTAIN TO THE JAZZ IDIOM THROUGH PERFORMANCE, MASTER CLASSES, PRIVATE STUDY, AND ACADEMIC COURSES.

Students Share Their Perspective

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Danielle Stephenson shares her perspective on Jazz at Princeton University for Pre-Frosh and prospective students.

Ben Alessio, a junior in the physics department, shares his perspective on jazz at Princeton University.

Freshman Evan DeTurk, who plans to major in Molecular Biology, shares his experiences with Jazz at Princeton University.

Will Grear, senior in the politics department, on his time with Jazz at Princeton unviersity.

 

Welcome to Jazz at Princeton University from Program Director Rudresh Mahanthappa

Prospective Student FAQs

What are some of the jazz courses?

  • Jazz History: Many Sounds, Many Voices

  • Advanced Concepts in Jazz Improvisation: Creating Fresh Vocabulary

  • Jazz Fundamentals I and II

  • Jazz Theory through Improv. & Composition

  • Composing for Improvisers

WHAT SHOULD MY ARTS SUPPLEMENT BE? WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

Students who have devoted serious time to jazz (instrumental or vocal) during their high school careers are encouraged to submit an arts supplement when they apply to the University. The arts supplement submission should include a 10-15 min recording of advanced solo work.  Please do not submit orchestral or ensemble work unless you have a prominently featured solo. Click here for more information about the optional arts supplement to your Princeton application.

WHAT IS THE AUDITION PROCESS TO JOIN AN ENSEMBLE?

Check in on the Ensembles Page for audition details and dates.