Jazz certificates and diplomas
The University of St Andrews offers three part-time courses in jazz:
- Scottish Certificate in Jazz
- Advanced Diploma in Jazz
- Graduate Diploma in Jazz
A separate booklet is available outlining the full details of these courses: Jazz brochure 2012-2013 (PDF, 1,726 KB)
Alternatively, please email Mrs Debbie Wilbraham in the Admissions Office or phone 01334 463232 to request a copy.
Director: Richard Ingham, Honorary Professor of Jazz Education
Keyboard Tutors:
- Richard Michael (Advanced Diploma and Graduate Diploma)
- Graeme McIntee (Scottish Certificate)
Assistant Tutors:
- Jerry Randalls
- Kenny Irons
- Tom Annan
- Andy James
In 1994 the University of St Andrews launched the Scottish Certificate in Jazz, and followed this in 1995 with the Advanced Diploma. In response to numerous enquiries from former students, the Graduate Diploma was offered for the first time in 2009. Full details of the courses can be found in the Jazz brochure.
The courses have attracted a wide range of tutors and participants over the years, many of whom have gone on to pursue highly successful careers in jazz. Former students include Andrew Robb (Scottish Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2009), Alan Benzie (Scottish Young Musician of the Year 2007, currently at Berklee Jazz College in Boston), and Malcolm Edmondstone, director of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland. Keyboard tutor Richard Michael was named Jazz Educator of the Year at the 2009 Parliamentary Jazz Awards.