Evolution of jazz outline
Subject:
Music Theory [1]
Evolution of Jazz 1 Spring 2011 [Tues, Thurs 12:15-1:30] MUH 2018 Evolution of Jazz Instructor: Barry Greene E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 904 620-3850 Office: 2307 Office Hours: Overview A historical survey of the evolution of jazz from primitive African elements through its fusion with Western hymns, work songs and military music. Various styles of jazz will be studied from Dixieland through modern/contemporary jazz forms. Goals Determine the historical periods and corresponding genres in music Judge audibly between works of varying time periods and styles Distinguish between repertoire of superior and inferior quality