Jazz

The Department of Music at ENMU boasts many jazz studies opportunities for both music majors and nonmajors. The student performing groups include the jazz ensemble and student combo.

Both these ensembles are filled by open auditions in the fall and spring semesters. Eastern also has many course offerings in jazz studies, including jazz history, jazz improvisation, jazz theory and jazz methods. The jazz methods course is required in the instrumental music education curriculum and shows Eastern's commitment to future educators by introducing them to the latest teaching theories in jazz education.

Jazz music is also highlighted each fall at the Eastern New Mexico University Jazz Fest. This two-day event includes performances by professional and student jazz groups and also includes master classes and clinics to help foster student interest in America's only original art form.