Studio/Jazz Writing is a unique and intense two-year course of study that includes writing for large and small jazz ensembles, symphonic orchestra, large and small jazz vocal ensembles, and writing for film and media. In addition, studio/jazz writing majors learn “hands-on” how to run a recording studio. Students gain experience in recording, mixing, and mastering their own writing projects. All SJW (Studio/Jazz Writing) majors receive training in Pro Tools Digital recording and have access to the jazz departments 24 channel Pro Tools HD2 Recording Studio and a Pro Tools 8 channel studio/mixing lab. Additional course work also includes Virtual Orchestration: creating mock-ups of orchestral scores with our extensive sample library. SJW students writing projects are recorded by award-winning ensembles including the Frost School of Music: Alumni from this program are working throughout the music industry as: For more information regarding the curriculum, please visit the Academic Bulletin.