MUS 112 - Introduction to Jazz

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course introduces the origins and musical components of jazz and the contributions of its major artists. Emphasis is placed on the development of discriminating listening habits, as well as the investigation of the styles and structural forms of the jazz idiom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in listening and understanding this form of American music.

Contact Hours: No Info
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Prerequisite(s): ENG 002 (Tier 1)
Semester(s) Offered: F, S, SS

Notes: This course has been approved to satisfy a Universal General Education Transfer Component in the CAA for the AA and AS degrees.