TransfermaticMUS at College of the Siskiyous

    MUS 1633 - Survey of Jazz and Popular Music

    Recent Professors
    Ronald Slabbinck
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    33 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    MUS 1633 studies the development of jazz and popular music based on musical and sociocultural influences. The historical roots of American popular music will be examined and explored. The course begins by studying the source material for popular music and then explores each genre beginning with the Blues, Jazz, Rock, Country, and Rap in nearly every form.