Jazz Education by Province
British Columbia
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| Capilano College | Offers both a 4-year Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Degree and a 2-year Jazz Studies Diploma. Contact: Jazz Studies Program, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5 PH: (604) 984-4951, FAX: (604) 983-7559 Email: jazz@capcollege.bc.ca |
| Douglas College | Offers a 2-year university transfer program and a 1-year program in Basic Musicianship, both of which offer jazz electives. Contact: P.O. Box 2503, New Westminster, BC, V3L 5B2 PH: (604) 527-5400, FAX: (604) 527-5095 Email: registrar_office@douglas.bc.ca |
| Malaspina University-College | Offers a 4-year Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Degree as well as a 2-year Jazz Studies Diploma. Contact: Music Department, 900 Fifth Street, Nanimo, BC, V9R 5S5 PH: (250) 740-6109, FAX: (250) 755-8725 Email: macquarc@mala.bc.ca (Collin MacQuarrie, Chair, Music Department) |
| Simon Fraser University | School for Contemporary Arts offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music and an extended minor in music. Contact: 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6 PH: (604) 291-3363, FAX: (604) 291-5907 Email: ca@sfu.ca |
| Vancouver Community College | Offers an undergraduate degree in Applied Music with a Jazz & Contemporary Music Concentration option. The college also offers a 2-year diploma program in Jazz & Contemporary Voice. Courses can be taken on a part-time basis. Numerous performance opportunities are available with the Jazz Orchestra, Saxophone Ensemble, Latin Jazz Ensemble and several small jazz combos. In addition, annual eight-day intensive programs concentrating on improvisation, new compositional practices, and/or new technologies are offered by the college through the Vancouver Creative Music Institute. Contact: 1155 E Broadway, Room 3205, Vancouver, BC V5T 4V5 Phone: 604-871-7297 Email: music@vcc.ca |
| Victoria Conservatory of Music / Camosun College Post-Secondary Studies: | Offers a 2-year diploma in Jazz Studies; individual and master classes available to students of all ages. Contact: 900 Johnson Street, Victoria BC V8V 3N4; Phone: 250-386-5311; Toll free: 1-866-386-5311; Fax: 250-386-6602; Email: info@vcm.bc.ca |
| University of British Columbia | Offers jazz courses within the general Bachelor of Music program and the opportunity to focus on jazz within the Graduate Studies Masters and Doctoral programs. Contact: School of Music, 6361 Memorial Road,Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z2, Phone (604) 822-3113; Fax: (604) 822-4884 |
| University of Victoria | Courses in jazz are available within the School of Music's undergraduate and graduate programs, as well the opportunity to participate in the Jazz Ensemble. Contact: School of Music, MacLaurin Building, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC, V8P 5C2 PH: (250) 721-7902, FAX: (250) 721-6597; Email: musi@finearts.uvic.ca |
| Coastal Jazz and Blues Society Education programs | Offers jazz intensive programs for high school students. Contact: 316 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1K9; Tel: 604-872-5200 or 1.888.438.JAZZ; Fax: 604-872-5250 Email: cjbs@coastaljazz.ca |
| Delta Community Music School | Offers music courses for students of all ages, including beginner and advanced jazz ensembles. Contact: #5 - 4803 Haviland Street, Ladner, British Columbia, V4K 2V6 Phone: (604) 946-1280 Email: office@dcms.ca |
Alberta
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| The Banff Centre | The Banff Centre is renowned worldwide as one of the most important training grounds for jazz musicians and composers. Annual workshops bring together leading performers and composers with high-calibre emerging artists for an intense program of master classes, ensemble playing, discussion, and experimentation. Contact: Department of Music & Sound, Box 1020, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Banff, AB, T1L 1H5 PH: (403) 762-6188, FAX: (403) 762-6345 Email: musicandsound@banffcentre.ca |
| Grant MacEwan College | Offers a 2-year full time diploma program which includes courses in improvisation and jazz theory; students can choose to participate in a variety of ensembles including a Jazz Combo, Dixie Band and Jazz Band. Contact: Music Program, 10045 156 St., Edmonton, AB, T5P 2P7; PH: (708) 497-4436, FAX: (708) 497-4330; Email (General) info@gmcc.ab.ca |
| Grande Prairie Regional College | Offers a 2-year university transfer program with the opportunity to participate in the college's Jazz Ensemble. Contact: Fine Arts Department, 10726 - 106 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 4C4 PH: (780) 539-2909, FAX: (780) 539-2446, TOLL FREE: 1-888-539-4772 Email: finearts@gprc.ab.ca |
| Keyano College | Offers a 2-year diploma program in Music with a Jazz Ensemble elective. Contact: 8115 Franklin Ave., Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 2H7 PH: (780) 791-8979, TOLL FREE: 1-800-251-1408 Ext. 8979; Email: music@keyano.ca |
| Mount Royal College | The Academy of Music at the Mount Royal Conservatory offers a two year Jazz/Music Performance Diploma Program. Also available are credit-free Jazz Studies courses, private instruction, Jazz Studies Combos and a Summer Jazz Workshop. Contact: The Mount Royal College Conservatory, 4825 Mount Royal Gate S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3E 6K6; Phone: (403) 440-6821; Fax: (403) 440-6594; Email: admissions@mtroyal.ca |
| University of Alberta - Augustana Campus | Offers general undergraduate degrees in Music. Contact: 4901 - 46th Ave., Camrose, AB, T4V 2R3 PH:(780) 679-1100, FAX: (780) 679-1129, TOLL FREE: 1-800-661-8714 General Email: reception@augustana.ca |
| University of Calgary | Offers degrees in Music at both the undergraduate and graduate level with the opportunity to take jazz performance courses and participate in the university's Big Band Ensemble. Contact: Department of Music, 2500 University Drive N. W., CHF17, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4; PH: (403) 220-5376; FAX: 403-284-0973; Email: music@ucalgary.ca |
| University of Lethbridge | Offers general degrees in Music at both the undergraduate and graduate level with the opportunity to take jazz electives and participate in the Jazz Ensemble. Contact: Department of Music, Faculty of Fine Arts, 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge, AB, T1K 3M4 PH: (403) 382-7127, FAX: (403) 329-2126; Email: inquiries@uleth.ca |
Saskatchewan
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| University of Regina | Offers general degrees in Music at both the undergraduate and graduate level, with the opportunity to take jazz courses and participate in the university's Jazz Band. Contact: Music Department, Room RC257, Riddell Centre,University of Regina, 3737 Wascana Parkway, Regina, SK, S4S 0A2 PH: (306) 585-5532, FAX: (306) 585-5549 Email: music.dept@uregina.ca |
| University of Saskatchewan | Offers general degrees in Music at both the undergraduate and graduate level, with the opportunity to take jazz-related electives and participate in one of two Jazz Ensembles. Contact: Department of Music, 28 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 0X1 PH: (306) 966-6171, FAX: (306) 966-6181 Email: music.uofs@usask.ca |
Manitoba
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| Brandon University | Jazz Studies Program offers Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Performance. Contact: School of Music, Queen Elizabeth II Music Building, 270 - 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9 PH: (204) 727-7388, FAX: (204) 728-6839 Email: beesleyh@brandonu.ca |
| Canadian Mennonite University | Bachelor of Music offered, with courses available in Jazz History, Jazz Ensemble Technique, Vocal Jazz and Jazz Ensemble participation. The university's associated 'Community School of Music and the Arts' offers individual lessons, ensembles and performance opportunities to students of all ages. Contact: 500 Shaftesbury Boulevard, Winnipeg, MB, R3P 2N2 PH: (204) 487-3300, FAX: (204) 487-3858, TOLL FREE: 1-877-231-4570 Email: reception@cmu.ca or for information on the Music Program, contact Judy Rempel at jrempel@cmu.ca. |
| Community School of Music & the Arts | address as above; Arlene Kroeker, Director, PH: 204-837-4870 Email: csma@cmu.ca |
| University of Manitoba | The Faculty of Music offers undergraduate degrees in Music (General, Composition, Performance, History); students in the Performance program audition for either the Classical or Jazz Performance Stream. The Faculty has several jazz ensembles featuring its jazz performance majors, and a larger Jazz Orchestra. A Summer Music Institute offers courses in jazz for high school students as well as a workshop for jazz educators. Contact: Faculty of Music, Room 206, 65 Dafoe Road, Winnipeg, MB, R3N 2N2 PH: (204) 474-9310, FAX: (204) 474-7546, Email: music@umanitoba.ca |
Ontario
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| Carleton University |
Offers a B.Mus, an intensive program for music performers, with courses in jazz available as electives. |
| Humber School of Creative and Performing Arts | Humber's three-year diploma program in jazz and commercial music is the biggest and longest running in Canada. The school also offers workshops and professional development courses. The associated Community Music School offers children and youth a wide range of courses, including jazz. Contact: 205 Humber College Blvd., Toronto, ON, M9W 5L7 PH: (416) 675-5000, FAX: (416) 675-2427 Email: brad.klump@humber.ca |
| Laurentian University of Sudbury | Offers a 4-year specialized BA with a concentration in Music; within the program students can choose to pursue a Jazz Music Option. Courses are taught at Huntington University on the Laurentian campus (all degrees conferred by Laurentian). Contact: Music Program, Huntington University, 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, ON, P3E 2C6 PH: (705) 673-4126, FAX: (705) 673-6917 Dr. Charlotte Leonard, Chair, Music Department, Email: cleonard@laurentian.ca |
| McMaster University | Offers a B.Mus. with jazz courses available as electives. Contact: Music Program, School of the Arts, Togo Salmon Hall 414, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4M2 PH: (905) 525-9140 Ext. 27671, FAX: (905) 527-6793 Email: sota@mcmaster.ca |
| Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology | Offers a 3-year diploma program in Applied Music for performers and educators, with courses in jazz harmony and history. Contact: Applied Music Program, Mohawk College, P.O. Box 2034, Hamilton, ON, L8N 3T2 Chris Hunt, Program Coordinator, PH: (905) 575-2043, FAX: (905) 575-2392 |
| Queens University | Offers a B.Mus. degree with courses available in jazz arranging and improvisation, along with the opportunity to participate in the school's Jazz Choir and/or Jazz Ensemble. Contact: Queens University, School of Music, Harrison-LeCaine Hall, Room 204, 39 Bader Lane, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6 PH: (613) 533-2066 FAX: 613-533-6808 Email: music@post.queensu.ca |
| University of Guelph | Offers a B.A. in Music, with courses in jazz available and the opportunity to perform with the Jazz Ensemble. Contact: School of Fine Arts & Music, University of Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1 PH: (519) 824-4120, FAX: (519) 766-9481 Email: ofys@uoguelph.ca |
| University of Ottawa | Offers degrees in Music at both the undergraduate and graduate level, with courses available in jazz as well as the opportunity to perform with the Jazz Ensemble. Contact: Department of Music, Perez Hall, 50 University Private, Room 103, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5 PH: (613) 562-5733, FAX: (613) 562-5140 Email: music@uottawa.ca |
| University of Toronto | Through the Jazz Studies program, the university offers Bachelor of Music in Performance, MusM in Jazz and DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts) in Performance. With 14 small jazz combos, the Vocal Jazz Ensemble and two Jazz Orchestras, numerous opportunities exist for performance. Contact: Faculty of Music, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queenís Park, Toronto, ON, M5S 2C5 PH: (416) 978-3750, FAX: (416) 946-3353; Email to Terry Promane Jazz Coordinator, terry.promane@utoronto.ca |
| University of Waterloo | Offers general degrees in Music at the undergraduate and graduate level; limited jazz courses available; opportunity to perform with the Jazz Ensemble. Contact: Department of Music, Conrad Grebel University College, 140 Westmount Rd. N., Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G6 PH: (519) 885-0220 Ext.24226, FAX: (519) 884-8009 Email: music@uwaterloo.ca |
| University of Western Ontario | Don Wright Faculty of Music: Offers degrees in Music at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with a Jazz Ensemble elective. Contact: Don Wright Faculty of Music, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 3K7; PH 519-661-2043 FAX 519-661-3531 Email music@uwo.ca |
| University of Windsor | Offers undergraduate degree in Music, with jazz courses available and the opportunity to perform with the Jazz Ensemble. Contact: School of Music, 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4 PH: (519) 253-3000 Ext. 2796, FAX: (519) 971-3614 Email: music@uwindsor.ca |
| Wilfred Laurier University | Offers bachelor degree in Music as well as a 3-year diploma in performance, with limited jazz options available. Contact:75 University Ave.West, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3C5 PH: (519) 884-0710 Ext. 2432, FAX: (519) 747-9129 Email: jdupuis@wlu.ca. |
| York University | Offers degrees in Music at both the undergraduate and graduate level, with a wide variety of courses in jazz performance and theory. The university's Jazz Choir and Jazz Orchestra offer performance opportunities for students. Contact: Department of Music, Faculty of Fine Arts, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3 PH: 416-736-5186, FAX: 416-736-5321 Email: musicprg@yorku.ca |
| Howard Rees' Jazz Workshops | Founded in 1984, offering ongoing classes in jazz performance & theory for serious instrumentalists & vocalists at all levels. Specializing in the Barry Harris Method. Contact: 416-485-8620 Email: howard@jazzworkshops.com |
| Bells Corners Academy of Music | Offers lessons in Jazz Improvisation and Jazz Ensembles taught by Yves Laroche. Contact: 35 Stafford Road, Nepean, Ontario, K2H 8V8, Phone: (613) 596-5783; Fax: (613) 721-6139 Email: info@BellsCornersAcademy.ca |
| Songland Productions | Teaching students how to play blues, jazz & classical music. Contact: Phone: 905-542-3813 Email: miki@songlandproductions.com |
Quebec
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| Bishop's University | Offers a BA in Music with individual practical courses in jazz instruments or voice. Contact: Department of Music, Sherbrooke, QC, J1M 0C8 PH: (819) 822-9600 x 2422; E-mail: Dr. Ross Osmun, Chairperson, rosmun@ubishops.ca |
| Collège de Sherbrooke (CEGEP, Français) | Les édudiants peuvent s’inscrire à un des cinq cheminement; le cheminement jazz “s'adresse à l'étudiante ou l'étudiant qui désire poursuivre des études universitaires en musique de jazz.” Contact: 475, rue du CEGEP, Sherbooke, QC, J1E 4K1; PH: 819-564-6350, Poste 160 Couriel: chantal.boulanger@cegepsherbrooke.qc.ca |
| Concordia University | Offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Studies. Contact: Department of Music, 7141 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M8 PH: (514) 848.2424 Ext. 4705; Fax: 514-848-2808; Email: music@concordia.ca |
| McGill University | Bachelor of Music Performance in Jazz and Master of Music in Jazz Performance offered at the university's Schulich School of Music. The McGill Conservatory, the community program of the Schulich School, offers courses to the public including a Jazz Combo class. Contacts: Schulich School of Music, Room E203, Strathcona Music Building, 555 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E3; Tel.: 514-398-4535; Fax.: 514-398-8061 McGill Conservatory (downtown): Strathcona Music Building, 555 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E3; Tel: 514-398-4543; Fax: 416-398-4293 Email: conservatory.music@mcgill.ca McGill Conservatory (Macdonald Campus): 21,111 Lakeshore Road, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, H9X 3V9; Tel: 514-398-7673; Fax: 514-398-7625 |
| Université Laval (Français) | Diplôme en jazz et musique populaire (2 yr); B.Mus - les étudiants peuvent obtenir une mention en interpretation, jazz-musique populaire. Contact: Faculté de musique, pavillon Louis-Jacques-Casault, Laval, QC, G1K 7P4; PH: 418-656-7061; FAX: 418- 656-7365; Courriel: mus@mus.ulaval.ca |
| Université de Sherbooke (Français) | Baccalauréat en musique (B.Mus), Cheminement en interprétation musicale jazz. Contact: Ecole de musique, 2500, boul. De líUniversité, Sherbooke, QC, J1K 2R1TEL: 819-821-8040; FAX: 819-821-7635; Email: etudes.musique@USherbrooke.ca |
| Université de Montréal(Français) | Baccalauréat en interprétation jazz/Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance offered. Contact: Pavillon de la Faculté de musique, 200, avenue Vincent-d'Indy, Montréal, QC, H3C 3J7 PH: (514) 343-6427, FAX: (514) 343-5727 Email: musique@umontreal.ca |
| Vanier College | Offers a 2-year pre-university music program and a 3-year program in Popular Music and Jazz. Both programs include courses in jazz performance and the opportunity to participate in the college's Jazz Ensemble. Contact: Music Department, 821 - Ste Croix, ST. Laurent, QC, H4L 3X9 PH: (514) 744-7500 Ext. 7688, FAX: (514) 744-7925 Email: info@vaniercollege.qc.ca |
New Brunswick
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| Mount Allison University | Offers general undergraduate degrees in Music, with the opportunity to participate in the universityís Jazz Ensemble. Contact: Department of Music, 134 Main St., Sackville, NB, E4L 1A6; PH: 506-364-2374 FAX: 506-364-2376; Email: music@mta.ca |
Nova Scotia
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| Acadia University | Offers undergraduate degree in Music, with some courses available in jazz and performance opportunities with the Jazz Ensemble. Contact: Acadia School of Music, Wolfville, NS, B4P 2R6 PH: (902) 585-1512, FAX: (902) 585-1037; Email: Barbara.jordan@acadiau.ca |
| Dalhousie University | Offers undergraduate degree in Music with some courses in jazz available, as well performance opportunities with the Jazz Ensemble. Contact: Department of Music, Room 514, Dalhousie Arts Centre, 6101 University Avenue, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2 PH: (902) 494-2418, FAX: (902) 494-2801 Email: music@dal.ca |
| St. Francis Xavier University | Offers Bachelor of Arts with Major in Music (Jazz); Bachelor of Arts with Minor in Music(Jazz); Bachelor of Music (Jazz Studies); and a 2-year Diploma in Jazz Studies program. Contact: Music Department, P.O. Box 5000, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2W5 PH: (902) 867-2106; FAX: (902) 867-3654; Email: music@stfx.ca |
| Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts | Offers courses in jazz piano & improvisation and jazz voice to students of all ages. Contact: 6199 Chebucto Rd., Halifax, NS, B3L 1K7, 902-423-6995 FAX 902-423-6029, Email: admin@maritimeconservatory.com |
PEI
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| University of Prince Edward Island | Offers undergraduate degree in Music with limited jazz-related courses (not offered every year). Contact: Department of Music, 550 University Ave., Charlottetown, P.E.I., C1A 4P3 PH: (902) 566-0507; FAX: (902) 566-0777; Email: music@upei.ca |
Newfoundland
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| Memorial University of Newfoundland/ | Offers undergraduate degree in Music, with courses in jazz performance and theory available as well as performance opportunities with the university Jazz Ensemble. Contact: School of Music, P.O. Box 4200, Station C, St. John's, NF, A1C 5S7 PH: (709) 737-7486; FAX: (709) 737-2666; Email: music@mun.ca |
