Thompson Jazz Studies Program
In addition to serving as educators, our faculty continue to perform and record solo and ensemble work around the world. We also regularly host clinics by prominent guest artists such as David Liebman, Dave Douglas, Jon Faddis, Maria Schneider, Greg Osby, Matt Wilson and many others. As a program, we have received 19 awards for excellence from DownBeat Magazines Annual Student Music Awards.
All jazz bands and combos are placed through auditions held at the beginning of each semester, including three big bands and seven jazz combos.
Jack + Jeannie Thompsonand the Thompson Jazz Studies Program
In March 2013, Jeannie and Jack Thompson made an unprecedented commitment to our jazz studies program, building $1.6 million in combined gifts to trigger a new $2 million program endowment. The generous endowment from the Thompsons has allowed us to do so many incredible thingsfrom traveling with students to the Next Generation Jazz Festival in Monterey to bringing some of the most renowned jazz artists to campus. These activities extend and enrich the student experience, says Thompson Jazz Studies Director John Gunther.
Contact
john.gunther@colorado.edu
303-735-1492
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Upcoming jazz events
The Concert Jazz Ensemble, directed by Paul McKee, performs Jolly Beach by Annie Booth
The Concert Jazz Ensemble, directed by Jonathan Saraga, performs Saragas The Reiki Practitioner