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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MUS 305 - Jazz History and Literature

Credits: 2

In this course the evolution of jazz music will be traced from its origins through the present. The course will explore the development of the various stylistic trends that characterize jazz. Socio-economic factors and events which have influenced the course of American’s native art music will be included in the discussion as will the evolution of and changes in the musical style and form. In addition, students will be introduced to the innovators of each style through recordings.