Jazz Appreciation Class Schedule for Petaluma (SRJC)

Jazz Appreciation Class Schedule Fall 06

The instructor reserves the right to alter this schedule verbally during class: (please make any inquiries regarding changes in advance)

Introduction: Jazz Basics Aug. 21
Introduction: Jazz Basics (continued) Aug. 28
Chapter 1 Roots Sept. 4
Chapter 2 Early Jazz Sept. 11
Chapter 2 Early Jazz (continued) Sept. 18
Chapter 3 Swing Era Sept. 25 listening exam #1
Chapter 3 Swing Era (continued) Oct. 2 extra-credit trivia #1 due
Chapter 4 Bebop Era Oct. 9 listening exam #2
Chapter 4 Bebop Era (continued) Oct. 16 extra-credit comparison #1 due
Chapter 5 50's and New Sub-styles Oct. 23 mid-term exam
Chapter 5 50's and New Sub-styles (continued) Oct. 30 extra-credit trivia #2 due
Chapter 6 60's Nov. 6 practice listening report #1 due
Chapter 6 60's (continued) Nov.13 listening exam #3
Chapter 7 Jazz-Rock Fusion Nov. 20 practice listening report #2 due
Chapter 7 Jazz-Rock Fusion (continued) Nov. 27 extra-credit comparison #2 due
Chapter 8 Jazz Since the 80's Dec. 4 final listening report due
Chapter 8 Jazz Since the 80's (continued) Dec. 11
Dec. 18 final exam and listening exam #4

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