Jazz Appreciation Class Schedule for Petaluma (SRJC)

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Jazz Appreciation Class Schedule Spring 2012

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

Introduction: Jazz Basics Jan. 17
Introduction: Jazz Basics (continued) Jan. 24
Chapter 1 Roots Jan. 31
Chapter 2 Early Jazz Feb. 7
Chapter 2 Early Jazz (continued) Feb. 14
Chapter 3 Swing Era Feb. 21 listening exam #1
Chapter 3 Swing Era (continued) Feb. 28
Chapter 4 Bebop Era Mar. 6 listening exam #2
Chapter 4 Bebop Era (continued) Mar. 13
(no class Mar. 20-Spring Break)
Chapter 5 50's and New Sub-styles Mar. 27 mid-term exam
Chapter 5 50's and New Sub-styles (continued) Apr. 3
Chapter 6 60's Avant Garde Apr. 10
Chapter 6 60's Avant Garde (continued) Apr.17 listening exam #3
Chapter 6 60's (continued) Apr. 24
Chapter 7 Jazz-Rock Fusion May 1 (suggested concert report draft due date)
Chapter 7 Jazz-Rock Fusion (continued) May 8
Chapter 8 Jazz Since the 80's May 15 concert report final due date
May 22 final exam and listening exam #4

study questions will be provided and will precede chapter discussion