Jazz Studies

Jazz has been an integral part of the University of Northern Iowa School of Music for more than 75 years. The original band, formed and run by student musicians in the early 1950s, eventually evolved into the jazz studies program. This nationally recognized program has grown to include several large and small jazz ensembles as well as a full curriculum of jazz studies courses. Comparing the UNI jazz studies program with other programs across the nation, Arts Midwest saluted the UNI program as "one of the best."

Check out our course offerings and jazz degree programs,

our incredible faculty,

our premiere ensembles,

and recordings/videos.