Chabot College
Fall 2006
Course Outline for Music 4
JAZZ STYLES
Catalog Description:
4 - Jazz Styles
3 units
History, trends, and influences of the phenomenon of jazz beginning with pre-Dixieland early
1900's covering the various eras including Swing, Be-Bop and post Be-Bop to present day. 3
hours
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should:
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be able to communicate in technical aspects of the art;
value the music as a form of self-expression;
understand the importance of design and form in music;
have improved their listening ability and sensitivity to the various jazz styles.
Course Content:
1. African heritage as it relates to European musical influences
2. Early New Orleans Dixieland
3. Chicago Dixieland
4. Swing Era
5. Be-Bop
6. Cool Jazz
7. Funky
8. Eclectic and Avant Garde
9. Contemporary jazz practices of European and Asian cultures as influenced by the U.S.
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture, listening
2. Live performances by Chabot ensembles
3. Discussion
4. Visiting artist performances
5. Video presentations
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1 Typical assignments
a. preparation of assigned reading
b. preparation of assigned listening
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
a. exams
b. concert reports
c. final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
A Study of Jazz, Paul Tanner, Wm. C. Brown, 2005
Special Student Materials:
None
JP:kh Mus4 Revised: 10/24/05