MUS 113: Jazz History

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Class Program

Music

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091167

Meets Degree Requirements For

Humanities

Description

A non-music major humanities course designed to trace the development of jazz from its roots to its contemporary modern styles.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Develop critical listening skills through directed listening assignments and classroom discussion of specific elements of jazz performance and recordings

Recognize the historical genre of specific styles within jazz, and to trace the development of each, relating them to previous musical styles

Understand the influence of major personalities as they appear in development of various styles.<br>
Trace the development of jazz styles through relevant historical events in the U.S. and abroad

Define basic musical concepts; elements of music, components and articulation of style

Core Topics

Jazz Roots
Early Jazz
1920’s Jazz
Swing Era Jazz
Bebop
1950’s and 60’s Jazz
Avant-garde 60’s Jazz (May not be taught every quarter)
Fusion (May not be taught every quarter)
1980+ Jazz (May not be taught every quarter)