MUS 203 - PII Jazz: an American Art Form

(Perspectives II course) An introduction to jazz music and to the history of the American social environment in which it grew, from 1890 to the present; the characteristics, history, styles and key personalities in jazz along with a look at the role of jazz in society. No background in music is required. Some music rudiments are studied at the outset of the course.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: any PI in Fine Arts Adv Codes: R

Credits: 3