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History of jazz

Course
2010-2011

Description:

Jazz developed from a obscure kind of music from a multi-cultural, urban subculture via popular music to art music. This development in the music took place behind the historical, social and technical developments of the 20th century. As a result there is a number of distinctive jazz styles. A large number of listening examples will be presented in the lessons. The goal of the course is to learn and distinguish the various styles.

Teaching method:

Lecture.

Admission requirements:

Basic knowledge of notation and theory of harmony.

Course load:

4 ects.

Required reading:

Ted Gioia, The history of jazz. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999.

Test method:

Written exam.

Time table:

First and second semester. The lectures take place in the premises of the KC (lecture hall, ground floor), Tuesday from 09.45 – 11.00 hrs. First lecture: will be announced in due time.

Registration:

Marten van der Meulen

Information:

Wouter Turkenburg