MUSIC 5642: Jazz History And Literature
Meeting Times: MW 8:30-9:45 am
Room: N1B85
Instructor: Kwasi Ampene
Office: N 134
Phone: 492-6439
E-mail: ampene@stripe.colorado.edu
Office Hours: Weds 3-4 pm, Thurs 1-2:00 pm , or by appointment.

Objectives
The objectives of the course are (1) To present historical facts about jazz and the sociology from which it developed; (2) To create an awareness of styles and forms which characterize major periods in the history of jazz; (3) To develop an understanding of how the music was and is performed through a study of various performers and composers, and (4) to embark on a general survey of jazz literature.   In addition, there course will examine special theoretical topics that are educationally engaging and intellectually stimulating.

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