MUS 113 — F Jazz History - An Appreciation 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course provides an historical study of jazz music, America's only original musical art form. The principal focus will be on developing for the student an appreciation and understanding of the music with secondary emphasis on the historical and cultural conditions which influenced each era of jazz music: Dixieland, Swing, Cool Jazz, Bebop, Free Jazz, and Fusion. Active directed listening will be the primary activity in the classroom. Optional out-of-class activities may include music listening and concert attendance. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC