Jazz Appreciation Class Schedule for Petaluma (SRJC)

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Jazz Appreciation Class Schedule

The instructor reserves the right to alter this schedule: (so please check back frequently)

Introduction: Jazz Basics Aug. 15
Introduction: Jazz Basics (continued) Aug. 22
Chapter 1 Roots Aug. 29
Chapter 1 Roots (continued) Sept. 5
Chapter 2 Early Jazz Sept. 12
Chapter 2 Early Jazz (continued) Sept. 19
Chapter 3 Swing Era Sept. 26 (listening exam #1)
Chapter 3 Swing Era (continued) Oct. 3
Chapter 4 Bebop Era Oct. 10
Chapter 4 Bebop Era (continued) Oct. 17
Chapter 5 50's and New Substyles Oct. 24
Chapter 5 50's and New Substyles (continued) Oct. 31 (listening exam #2)
Chapter 6 60's Nov. 7
Chapter 6 60's (continued) Nov.14 (comparison report)
Chapter 7 Jazz Rock Fusion Nov. 21
Chapter 7 Jazz Rock Fusion (continued) Nov. 28 (listening exam #3)
Chapter 8 Jazz Since the 80's Dec. 5
Chapter 8 Jazz Since the 80's (continued) Dec. 12 (concert report)
Final Exam Dec. 19 (listening exam #4)

homework in the form of study questions, terms, and listening reports will be assigned on a weekly basis and will preceed chapter discussion