UNC Jazz Studies is a supportive community of faculty and students that embraces musical creativity and the art of collaboration. With over 160 DownBeat Student Music Awards and a Grammy nomination, UNC Jazz has a long tradition of excellence. The exceptional faculty are active in their fields and are leaders in the areas of performance, composition, and research. In addition to studio faculty on each instrument and voice, there are dedicated professors in jazz composing/arranging and jazz history. With a low student-to-faculty ratio, the teachers serve as mentors, collaborators, and role models.