As one of the most long-established of its kind, the Jazz Department can look back on numerous alumni who have gone on to successful careers and serve as ambassadors for the Würzburg University of Music. Of the many award-winning artists who perform on international stages and, in some cases, are also active in academic teaching, here is just a small selection:

• Peter Fulda (Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts)
• Prof. Lutz Häfner (Bern University of the Arts)
• Paul Höchstädter (Hessian Broadcasting Corporation Big Band)
• Prof. Dr Andreas Kissenbeck (Munich University of Music and Performing Arts)
• Prof. Markus Schieferdecker (Bremen University of the Arts)
• Prof. Dejan Terzic (Bern University of the Arts)
• Prof. Michael Wollny (Leipzig University of Music and Theatre)