MUS 3304 - JAZZ STYLES I

Institution:

University of Houston-Downtown

Subject:

Music

Description:

Introduction to various styles of jazz from the 1940s to today. Beginning with the evolution of jazz into a chamber art form during the bebop movement of the 1940s and progressing chronologically, students will be introduced to major figures and styles of jazz through videos, recordings, readings and concerts. Includes study of the outside forces that helped shape the music and the musicians. Cross-listed at HUM 3318. Credit may not be earned for both.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

MUS 2301, MUS 2302 or approval of instructor

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.uhd.edu

Phone Number:

(713) 221-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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