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| Type | Public |
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| Established | 1972 |
| Location | , United States |
| Website | Official Website |
TheUniversity of North Florida School of Music[2] is themusic department of theUniversity of North Florida, and one of the institution's flagship programs. Part of UNF's College of Arts and Sciences, it offers seven programs of study, the most noted of which is thejazz studies program, founded by the jazz euphonium playerRich Matteson in 1987. The department has several ensembles, including the Jazz Ensemble 1, which has performed at jazz festivals across theUnited States and internationally and has won several awards and been recognized inDown Beat Magazine,Cadence, and theJazz Times.[3]
The UNF School of Music is housed in the Fine Arts Center on campus. It was opened in 2001 at a cost of $22 million.[4] The complex comprises the 1,400 seat Lazzara Performance Hall, a 200-seat recital hall, 44 individual practice rooms, and 4 large rehearsal rooms.[5] The Lazzara Performance Hall hosts performances throughout the year from national and international acts.[6]
Throughout the year, UNF hosts jazz artists in a concert series known as the Great American Jazz Series. Typically, the visiting artists will spend the week leading up to the concert in residence at the school, giving several clinics and master classes throughout the week.
Some past GAJS artists includeWynton Marsalis,Pat Martino,Eddie Gómez,Jimmy Cobb,Mike Stern,Dave Weckl,Dave Brubeck,Herbie Hancock,Joe Henderson,Michael Brecker,Vanguard Jazz Orchestra,Arturo Sandoval,Pat Metheny,Yellowjackets,Dave Holland,Kevin Mahogany,Jimmy Heath,Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, and many others.[citation needed]
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