CFA MU 225 - Jazz MusicA

Institution:

Boston University

Subject:

Description:

study of important issues connected with America's original music: the art of improvization; the role of composition; innovation and tradition; individuality and style; instruments and forms. We shall also consider controversial questions such as the formation of the roots of jazz, issues of race, and the "ne o-classicism " of the 1980s and 1990s. Students will learn how to listen, to appreciate jazz if they are unfamiliar with it, and to deepen their understanding if they already enjoy it. 2 or 4 cr ( )

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bu.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 353-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.