MUSC 103 - Introduction to Jazz ? GER-HM

Institution:

Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom

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Description:

A general survey course designed to introduce students to jazz music from the following periods: ragtime, the blues, New Orleans Dixieland, Chicago Dixieland, stride piano, boogiewoogie, swing, bebop, cool, hard bop, funky, third stream, free jazz, fusion, neoclassicism, Latin jazz. Relevant cultural, biographical, and historical data is covered that pertains to jazz music and its performance. Listening skills are exercised and become the vehicle through which specific jazz music concepts are examined. No previous music experience is necessary of expected.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pierce.ctc.edu/

Phone Number:

(253) 964-6500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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