Jazz Appreciation Class Schedule for Petaluma (SRJC)

Jazz Appreciation Class Schedule Spring 08

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

Introduction: Jazz Basics Jan. 15
Introduction: Jazz Basics (continued) Jan. 22
Chapter 1 Roots Jan. 29
Chapter 2 Early Jazz Feb. 5
Chapter 2 Early Jazz (continued) Feb. 12
(no class Feb. 19-PDA day)
Chapter 3 Swing Era Feb. 26 listening exam #1
Chapter 3 Swing Era (continued) Mar. 4 extra-credit trivia #1 due
Chapter 4 Bebop Era Mar. 11 listening exam #2
Chapter 4 Bebop Era (continued) Mar. 18 extra-credit comparison #1 due
(no class Mar. 25-Spring Break)
Chapter 5 50's and New Sub-styles Apr. 1 mid-term exam
Chapter 5 50's and New Sub-styles (continued) Apr. 8 extra-credit trivia #2 due
Chapter 6 60's Apr. 15 practice listening report #1 due
Chapter 6 60's (continued) Apr.22 listening exam #3
Chapter 7 Jazz-Rock Fusion Apr. 29 practice listening report #2 due
Chapter 7 Jazz-Rock Fusion (continued) May 6 extra-credit comparison #2 due
Chapter 8 Jazz Since the 80's May 13 final listening report due
May 20 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