bssop97 Posted August 13, 2003 Share Posted August 13, 2003 I'm going back to school and get my Ed degree... I'm starting the process of choosing schools so that I can apply for aid. What I'm looking for is a good professor that is not a 100% legit player. For lack of a better terms.... a jazzer. My first go round of college was not to joyous and I actually changed my major, I couldn't stand the proffessor ( great player and person just not what I wanted to play) I'm in the south (Alabama) but location isn't an issue, I just want a place where I'm happy at. Shannon Jeffreys Blue Stars 97,99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobH Posted August 13, 2003 Share Posted August 13, 2003 Shannon, do you prefer large universities or smaller colleges? What's your financial situation? Have you looked at Troy State? (don't know how far you are from Troy, AL). They offered a great Master's Program in International Relations when I was in the UK, and although it isn't Harvard/Yale/Princeton/Stanford, I was very impressed with the profs they had overseas - PhD's all, some from Oxford, Penn, Boston. Hope this helps! Best of luck to ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavieFan03 Posted August 13, 2003 Share Posted August 13, 2003 Go to IU... Indiana University - Bloomington that is... If you want to talk about an amazing music department check out their website. They are one of the best and most under rated schools of muisc in the nation. very very good music ed! music.indiana.edu (ithink) kiley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorpsPhan Posted August 13, 2003 Share Posted August 13, 2003 A couple of friends from high school went to Indiana State U. in Terre Haute for their teaching degrees. At the time (early '80's) it was considered to be the school to go to if you wanted to become a teacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murppie Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 I'm a student at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan right now. I'm not sure if you've looked into too many schools up here, but I think you might want to check out University of Michigan's prof. I'm not sure how much illegitimate playing he does but he does good work. Also you might want to come and check out our prof here at good ol' WMU. He's a good guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael18 Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 man Arizona State Sam and Pat are as cool as anyone you'd ever meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKTrpt Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 What I'm looking for is a good professor that is not a 100% legit player. For lack of a better terms.... a jazzer. If you're looking for a program that offers both, you need to seriously consider the University of North Texas. Granted, they've got over 2,000 majors and it's quite competitive, but it's THE place to go for jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCityVet Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio is oftenly looked at as a less popular school. Tuition is very low, our jazz program performs in conventions, clinics, and concerts (with Dave Holland and many others). Our website is www.ysu.edu. Check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Fifer Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Shannon- Seeing as you're in south AL you really might want to check out Jacksonville State. We have a great trumpet studio, and definitely have a kickin jazz studio. The Director of Jazz Studies is Dr. Chip Crotts, who is also our soprano tech at Spirit during the summer. He does a fantastic job of running the jazz program here. He brings a lot of experience to the table, having performed with Disney, North Texas, Maynard Ferguson and other big bands, various studio bands, and marched with Phantom Regiment and as a featured soloist in Blue Devils for 2 years. His email is ccrotts@jsucc.jsu.edu. Drop him a line. JSU is ridiculously affordable, and there are scholarships available for jazz/marching/pep/concert bands. Best of luck, Mark Fifer Brass arranger, Spirit Director of Athletic Bands, JSU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 (edited) Well, since every one else is, let me shill my school, too. Indiana University of Pennsylvania is located about an hour northeast of Pittsburgh. The main trumpet professor is Dr. Kevin Eisensmith, who used to play in the U.S. Army Forces Command Band. He also is director of the IUP "Heads" Jazz Ensemble. The director of bands is Dr. Jack Stamp, renowned composer and conductor, and almost all of the faculty are among the best in their fields. IUP has about 14,000 students, and 350 music majors. I know it doesn't hold a candle to IU or NT, but if you're looking for a little bit smaller school where you will know everyone and everyone will know you, please consider IUP. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Department of Music Edited September 16, 2003 by tankbone2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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