MUS 253 - History of Jazz
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Description
This class surveys Jazz from its inception until present day. Topics include composers, performance practice and instrumental technique. Lectures synthesize jazz history with American culture through source study, analytical listening and research.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Recite the narrative of Jazz’s development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of a specific facet of Jazz history through writing and research.
- Appraise a Jazz performance through writing.
- Identify important composers and tunes by name through listening.
- Summarize the important developments in the evolution of Jazz improvisation.
Listed Topics
- The roots of jazz
- Improvisation
- The swing era
- Modern jazz
- The avant-garde
Reference Materials
Textbook: department selected text
Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 05/05/2011
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