Welcome to Jazz Studies
The UNC Jazz Studies program has been recognized as one of the most outstanding jazz programs in the United States. Our award–winning faculty remains active touring and recording with internationally acclaimed artists, while still maintaining reputations as industry leading researchers and educators. Graduates of the program have gone on to become professional performers, educators, and administrators all over the world.
Undergraduate Degrees
- Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies
- Jazz Studies Instrumental Emphasis
Graduate Degrees
- Master of Music
- Jazz Studies Emphasis
- Doctor of Arts
- Jazz Studies Emphasis
- Doctor of Arts
- Secondary Emphasis in Jazz Studies
Degree Requirements University Catalog
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Jazz Studies Faculty
- Dana Landry
Director of Jazz Studies
Professor of Music, Piano - Dave Stamps
Associate Director of Jazz Studies
Instructor of Music Business - Erik Applegate
Assistant Professor of Music, Bass - Gray Barrier
Professor of Music, Percussion - David Caffey
Director of School of Music
Professor of Music, Jazz Composition - Dr. Andrew Dahlke
Associate Professor of Music, Saxophone - Matt Fuller
Instructor of Music, Jazz Guitar - Steve Kovalcheck
Instructor of Music, Jazz Studies and Guitar - Jim Vaughn
Instructor of Music, Bass - Kevin Whalen
Managing Producer of UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival
Instructor of Music, Jazz Trumpet - Jim White
Associate Professor of Music, Drums - Dr. Nathaniel Wickham
Professor of Music, Trombone
