The Jazz Studies Program

The Jazz Studies Program is a dynamic, intensive, professional training experience for the aspiring jazz performer. The performance-driven curriculum strives to emphasize the practical, bringing “the street into the classroom.” With world-class performance and rehearsal facilities, the program enjoys an acclaimed reputation among today’s leading institutions. Jazz majors are mentored by some of the leading jazz artists on the scene today, and performance opportunities abound on campus, locally in Westchester County and Connecticut, and in leading New York City venues.

Jazz Studies Faculty and Visiting Affiliate Artists

Saxophone:
Eric Alexander, B.Mus., William Paterson University
Jon Gordon
Ralph Lalama, B.M.Ed., Youngstown State University
Steve Wilson, studied at Virginia Commonwealth University
Mark Vinci

Trumpet:
Jon Faddis, honorary Ph.D., Manhattan School of Music
Scott Wendholt

Trombone:
John Fedchock, M.M., Eastman School of Music

Guitar:
John Abercrombie, B.Mus., Berklee College of Music
Randy Johnston
Doug Munro, M.F.A., Purchase College

Piano:
Charles Blenzig, studied with Roland Kohloff at Manhattanville College
Hal Galper, Diploma, Berklee College of Music
Kevin Hays
David Hazeltine, B.A., University of Wisconsin
Pete Malinverni, M.M., Purchase College

Bass:
Scott Colley, B.Mus., California Institute for the Arts
Todd Coolman, Ph.D., New York University
David Ruffels
Doug Weiss

Drums:
Richie Morales, M.F.A., Purchase College
John Riley, M.M., Manhattan School of Music
Kenny Washington, studied with Rudy Collins

Latin Jazz Orchestra:
David DeJesus, M.M., Manhattan School of Music (conductor)

Vibraphones:
Ted Piltzecker, M.M., Manhattan School of Music

For more information:
Conservatory of Music Faculty & Visiting Affiliate Artists

For additional information and updates during 2011–2013, please visit www.purchase.edu/Departments/AcademicPrograms/Arts/Music/Jazz/.

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