MUSIC 308
History of Jazz
Music
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Survey of jazz history, emphasizing periods, styles, and artists through the analysis of published transcriptions and arrangements.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Title
Aural
Learning Outcome
Master an assigned repertory of classic jazz recordings.
Title
Written
Learning Outcome
Be able to describe the main differences between important styles and artists.
Title
Application
Learning Outcome
Learn to transcribe and analyze jazz solos
