University of Louisville has openings for Jazz Bass students

[Chris Fitzgerald]

Just a note to let anyone who might be interested know that due to several coinciding circumstances (graduation, financial hardships of several students, etc.) the University has openings available for incoming bass students interested in majoring (or minoring - dual majors are an option) in Jazz Performance at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Placement in the ensemble program is of course determined by audition, but because of the relatively high number of horn players and drummers, there is a great likelihood that everyone coming in will have plenty of chances to play on a regular basis. Anyone who may be interested in more details, feel free to post or contact me via email or PM.



(Post approved for TB by Paul in advance)

[jazzbo]

Commute would kill me.

[Chris Fitzgerald]

Depends on where you call "home" during your stay.

Update: a few new players have auditioned, and will likely come into the program. There is still room for several undergraduate DB players. The school is now authorized to waive the out of state tuition fee, making in-state and out of state the same.

[anonymous0726]

What are the outlooks for a full ride, housing, and cafeteria privelages?

[Chris Fitzgerald]

Originally Posted by Ray Parker

What are the outlooks for a full ride, housing, and cafeteria privelages?

I can never tell when people are joking on subjects like this. The Jazz Dept. has several assistanships available for graduate students which cover a full ride and a stipend. For undergraduates, there are several "full ride" scholarships available. I couldn't tell you about the housing and cafeteria component.

On a serious note, both the B.A. and M.A. degrees in Jazz Performance are solid programs, but anyone applying needs to keep in mind that they are full degree programs, meaning that any student on these degree tracks needs to take (and pass) all of the peripheral classes associated with the degree track, which includes theory, music history, etc. as well as core classes outside of the school of music. Anyone looking to hole up and shed for ____ years without having to do much else would be in for a nasty surprise.

[Bruce Lindfield]

Yes - for that kind of thing, you need to do a less "practical" kind of degree - say, Philosophy!! Several years of thinking about stuff!!

[anonymous0726]

I was kinda pulling your chain, but also you hadn't made mention of just HOW hungry the school is for bass players...

[Chris Fitzgerald]

Originally Posted by Ray Parker

I was kinda pulling your chain, but also you hadn't made mention of just HOW hungry the school is for bass players...

We have a couple of VERY strong graduate candidates, and several good undergrad applicants as well. Grad students are usually already professional-level players, which is great, but since they are only here for two years, we'd also like to get some good incoming freshman bassists who can be a part of the program for a longer period of time.

[CamMcIntyre]

I'll probably be talking to you more in the next year or so. I know we've talked before, but i'm a junior right now. Your school is one of em that i still need to visit before thinking much further. Am interested though if there's any room in the future.

[Chris Fitzgerald]

You know where to find me

[Chris Fitzgerald]

Bump. The jazz program is lobbying to become a combo-based program (i.e. - using small combos as the "Major ensemble" for jazz majors). It hasn't happened yet, but looks likely in the near future. In light of this, more bassists of all levels will be needed.

Apologies for the semi-"spam" nature of this post, but since Paul gave permission for it, and since I'm not really "selling" anything, I figure it's okay. If anyone feels otherwise, feel free to PM.