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.
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