MUSA 182 Jazz History

Previously MUSC 159. The purpose of this course is to examine the development of Jazz music from its origins to present day. Students will explore the different eras, styles, artists, literature and social issues associated with Jazz music. The class will include audio and video recordings to illustrate the stylistic differences and development of each era. Upon completion of this course, students will not only have a strong understanding of the history of Jazz music; they will also have improved listening skills for a greater appreciation of this American art form.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

3

Course Objectives

1. Define Jazz music and its origins.
2. Listen to Jazz music with a deeper understanding of its content.
3. Recognize various styles and style periods of Jazz music.
4. Identify specific artists and/or groups and their contributions to Jazz music.
5. Explain how history and social issues helped to shape Jazz music and vice versa.
6. Analyze song forms and discuss their importance to the development of style periods.
7. Recognize and discuss the pivotal compositions of Jazz music history.
8. Understand and appreciate Jazz improvisation on a deeper level.
9. Identify and define specific terms relative to major style periods, i.e., blues, jazz, swing, Bebop.

Course Objectives

1. Define Jazz music and its origins.
2. Listen to Jazz music with a deeper understanding of its content.
3. Recognize various styles and style periods of Jazz music.
4. Identify specific artists and/or groups and their contributions to Jazz music.
5. Explain how history and social issues helped to shape Jazz music and vice versa.
6. Analyze song forms and discuss their importance to the development of style periods.
7. Recognize and discuss the pivotal compositions of Jazz music history.
8. Understand and appreciate Jazz improvisation on a deeper level.
9. Identify and define specific terms relative to major style periods, i.e., blues, jazz, swing, Bebop.