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Ben Haugland is an Associate Professor of Jazz Studies at the Texas Tech University School of Music, where he has held a faculty position since completing his Doctor of Arts degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Northern Colorado in 2012. His academic contributions include publishing The Mulgrew Miller Collection (2018), a best-selling jazz pedagogy resource through Jamey Aebersold Jazz. He maintains an office in Room 217A of the School of Music and can be contacted at ben.haugland@ttu.edu.
- Educational Credentials: Doctor of Arts in Jazz Studies (University of Northern Colorado, 2012), Master of Music degree from University of North Texas
Haugland's research focuses on jazz composition, performance techniques, and pedagogical frameworks for modern jazz education. His commercial projects demonstrate practical applications of these interests:
- Point of No Return (2012) - Debut album featuring Dick Oatts and Jay Anderson
- A Million Dreams (2015) - Reached #64 on JazzWeek charts with Scott Wendholt
His creative work has been nationally recognized through:
- DownBeat Awards (9 total), including Best Original Song for composition Lift
- Grammy nomination for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
- All About Jazz review rating A Million Dreams 4.5/5 stars
As an active performer, Haugland has collaborated with jazz luminaries including Randy Brecker, Terell Stafford, Chris Potter, Bob Mintzer, and Donny McCaslin. His professional engagements span academic settings like the UNT One O'Clock Lab Band and commercial recordings that have achieved national radio airplay.
