MUSI 111 - Jazz and Pop Music in America

Institution:

Southwestern Michigan College

Subject:

Music (MUSI)

Description:

Allowable Times for Credit: 1.00 Maximum Credits Allowed: ACH: 51.60-52.80 Lab: 0.00- Credits: 3.00- Contact Hrs: 3.00- Lecture: 3.00- Prerequisite: None. A study of the development of jazz in America & other popular music styles & their importance as an American art form. The course includes a survey of the beginnings of jazz as a blending of the musical cultures of Africa & Europe. The development of jazz from the late 19th century to the present will be traced. Current trends in jazz & rock, as well as, electronic influences in contemporary pop music will be emphasized. Studies will include sociological & cultural trends & their influences on the evolution of the various styles & forms of jazz & pop. Implications for the future will be considered. [Semesters Offered:

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.swmich.edu

Phone Number:

(269) 782-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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