Jazz Appreciation Class Schedule for Petaluma (SRJC)

Jazz Appreciation Class Schedule Fall 09

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

Introduction: Jazz Basics Aug. 18
Introduction: Jazz Basics (continued) Aug. 25
Chapter 1 Roots Sept. 1
Chapter 2 Early Jazz Sept. 8
Chapter 2 Early Jazz (continued) Sept. 15
Chapter 3 Swing Era Sept. 22 listening exam #1
Chapter 3 Swing Era (continued) Sept. 29 extra-credit trivia #1 due
Chapter 4 Bebop Era Oct. 6 listening exam #2
Chapter 4 Bebop Era (continued) Oct. 13 extra-credit comparison #1 due
Chapter 5 50's and New Sub-styles Oct. 20 mid-term exam
Chapter 5 50's and New Sub-styles (continued) Oct. 27 extra-credit trivia #2 due
Chapter 6 60's Nov. 3 practice listening report #1 due
Chapter 6 60's (continued) Nov.10 listening exam #3
Chapter 7 Jazz-Rock Fusion Nov. 17 practice listening report #2 due
Chapter 7 Jazz-Rock Fusion (continued) Nov. 24 extra-credit comparison #2 due
Chapter 8 Jazz Since the 80's Dec. 1 final listening report due
Chapter 8 Jazz Since the 80's (continued) Dec. 8
Dec. 15 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