MUSC 278Z
Summer 2025
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01
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This course is a study of how jazz works, aimed at developing the awareness and tools that allow us to understand and evaluate what we are hearing when we listen to live or recorded jazz, how and why the musicians do what they do, and the larger context into which a performance fits. We explore historical developments and chronology, the structures that govern jazz improvisation and other performance practices, and the instrument roles and sub-styles that typically make up the music. Though there will be ample relevant information for musicians, a background in music theory or performance is not necessary for this course. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Music) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 - Summer Session II |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
(course reserves available on Moodle through the library)
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Examinations and Assignments:
Graded assignments include three essays, Discussion Board assignments (for each class) and a final project (written work with in-class presentation). |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course is scheduled to meet T/F 3:30pm-5:35pm with additional asynchronous lectures and assignments each week. |
| Instructor(s): Baerman,Noah Times: ..T..F. 03:30PM-05:35PM; Location: ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 18 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 4 | | |
| Seats Available: 15 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 3 | FR: X |
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