Jazz Studies at The University of Akron
School of Music
JAZZ FACULTY
Christopher Coles, Jazz Ensembles
cjc72@uakron.edu
Walter Minko, Jazz Piano
wminko@uakron.edu
Dean Newton, Jazz Guitar
dean2@uakron.edu
Tim Powell, Jazz Bass
twp1@uakron.edu
ACADEMICS
With 14 baccalaureate degrees and 6 graduate degrees, UA's School of Music offers aspiring musicians opportunities to study with renowned faculty, gain access to master classes in a variety of areas, and perform in venues throughout the world.