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Jazz History Class Schedule

The instructor reserves the right alter this schedule as the semester progresses (please make any inquiries regarding changes in advance of due dates)

• Introduction: Jazz Basics Jan. 26
• Chapter 1 Roots Jan. Feb 5
• Chapter 2 Early Jazz Feb. 12
• Chapter 2 Early Jazz (continued) Feb. 19
• Feb. 21 Term Paper Thesis Statement Due
• Chapter 3 Swing Era Feb. 26
• Chapter 3 Swing Era (continued) March 4 Term Paper Bibliography/Discography Due
• March 6 listening exam #1
• Chapter 4 Bebop Era March 11
• Chapter 4 Bebop Era (continued) March 18 Term Paper Outline Due
• March 20 Listening Quiz #2
• (no class March 25 or 27-Spring Break)
• Chapter 5 50's and New Sub-styles April 1 Concert Report Due
• April 3 mid-term exam (chapters 1-4)
• Chapter 5 50's and New Sub-styles (continued) April 8
• April 10 Term Paper Rough Draft Due
• Chapter 6 60's April 15
• April 17 Lineage Chart Discography Due
• Chapter 6 60's (continued) April22
• April 24 listening exam #3
• Chapter 7 Jazz-Rock Fusion April 29
• May 1 First Draft of Lineage Chart Due
• Chapter 7 Jazz-Rock Fusion (continued) May 6
• May 8 Final Draft of Lineage Chart Due
• Chapter 8 Jazz Since the 80's May 13
• May 15 Final Draft of Term Paper Due
• (no class May 20-exam week)
• May 22 (2-3:50) final exam (chapters 5-8) and listening exam #4

Homework (in the form of study questions) will be assigned on a bi-weekly basis and will precede each new chapter discussion.