The College of Music at the University of Colorado Boulder has introduced a new Applied Jazz Strings course designed to address the increasing interest among string players—violin, viola, cello, and double bass—in jazz performance techniques.
University of Colorado Boulder Introduces Applied Jazz Strings Course – Education
The course aims to provide specialized instruction focusing on improvisation, jazz theory, and ensemble playing within the string family. It offers classical string students an opportunity to develop skills pertinent to jazz genres under the guidance of faculty experienced in both classical and jazz traditions.
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By integrating jazz concepts and applied techniques into its curriculum, the College of Music is responding to evolving performance trends and preparing students for versatile professional careers. This addition reflects a growing recognition of the strings’ role in jazz settings and seeks to foster proficiency alongside classical training.
Further details regarding course structure, faculty, and enrollment requirements are available through the university’s College of Music department.
— The Violin Post Editorial Staff
