MASTER SYLLABUS

MUS 1203: HISTORY OF JAZZ

Course Description Students survey the influences, origins, and styles of this unique musical art form, identifying regional stylistic developments, performing personalities, and ensembles. Students study the political and sociological impact of this musical style on specific ethnic groups as well as the part it played in certain world events. Prerequisites None. Credits Three credits (3). Course Objectives By the end of the semester, the student will:

1. Define basic terms and concepts of jazz. 2. Demonstrate active listening skills by identifying specific examples of jazz in

journals utilizing appropriate rock music vocabulary. 3. Trace the chronology of jazz from its 19th-century roots to the present. 4. Critique live and video jazz performances and make recommendations in concert

reviews. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of the social, political, economic, and cultural contexts of

jazz.

Topics to be Covered 1. Listening to Jazz 2. Jazz Heritages 3. The Blues 4. Piano Styles: Ragtime to Boogie-Woogie 5. Early New Orleans and Chicago Style Jazz 6. Swing 7. Duke Ellington 8. Bop 9. Cool/Third Stream 10. Miles Davis 11. Hard Bop, Funky, Gospel Jazz 12. Free Form, Avant-Garde 13. Jazz/Rock Fusion 14. Contemporary Jazz.

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Required Activities

1. Minimum of four listening journals: Journals consist of brief descriptions and aural analysis of examples of music listened to. Each journal should reflect a different time period or style.

2. Mid-term and final exams. 3. Minimum of five listening or content quizzes. 4. Minimum of two live or video rock music concert reviews. 5. Oral presentation on a jazz topic of the student’s choice.

Individual instructors may assign required small group discussions, term papers, or other assessments.

Core Learning Areas The Core Learning Areas represent a common body of skills and knowledge to which all graduates with associate’s degrees should be exposed and for which the college may determine certain levels of competency which will be assessed through the general education curriculum. MUS 1203 supports CSM's Core Learning Area of Cultural Awareness—the ability to discern the interdependence of local and transnational political, social, economic, artistic and cultural networks in the context of their aesthetic and historical importance. Competency in this area is measured by the ability to:

1. Explain how culture, social structure, diversity, and other key elements of historical context have an impact on global and individual perception, action, and values.

2. Articulate how historical change shapes the arts, ideas, and social and political structures.

3. Demonstrate an appreciation of the creative process. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the essential role of humanities literature and

fine arts in the human experience. Music Program Learning Outcomes (Applies to Music Majors) MUS 1203 supports one or more of the following outcomes for CSM’s music program:

1. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the elements of written music theory and analysis with its accompanying aural components.

2. Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the various classical and vernacular musical traditions, styles, and literature in historical, cultural, and global contexts.

3. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply their musical knowledge and experiences through private instruction and/or public solo or ensemble performance.

4. Students will appraise and critique a variety of musical events and performances as observer and participant.

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CSM Policies 1. Classroom accommodations, academic integrity, unauthorized persons, or other required

policies will be based on CSM policy and can be found in the student handbook. Academic integrity policy will also include an element of instructor discretion.

2. Grading schemes and attendance policy are required; however specifics are at the discretion of the instructor. Definitions of final letter grades are based on CSM policy.

3. The instructor has discretion to add requirements such as cell phone policy, classroom behavior, etc.