| Course ID: | MUSI 4783/6783. 3 hours. |
| Course Title: | Jazz History |
Course
Description: | Aural identification of factual stylistic knowledge of the major
works, stylistic trends, and performance practices in
twentieth-century jazz. Awareness of the major composers and
geographical areas of influence in jazz from the late nineteenth
century to the present. Development of a vocabulary for
discussing jazz compositions, jazz performance, and
improvisation. Demonstrable ability to process and write about
music heard in concerts and in the class. |
| Oasis Title: | JAZZ HISTORY |
| Undergraduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department |
| Graduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department |
Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | Students will understand the nearly 150-year history of jazz the
Americas, as demonstrated by mastery of course content; written
description of jazz compositions, using specifically developed
vocabulary; and through discussion in class. |
| Topical Outline: | 1. the roots of jazz in the slave trade of the Americas
2. early jazz in the deep South.
3. New Orleans Jazz.
4. St. Louis Jazz.
5. Chicago Jazz.
6. Big Band Jazz of the 1930's.
7. Big Band Jazz of the 1940's.
8. Big Band jazz of the 1950's.
9. Jazz and Pop.
10.Rhythm and Blues.
11.Bebop. |