MUS 11 - HISTORY OF JAZZ AND EARLY ROCK

    Recent Professors
    J. Durr, J. Specht, D. Gifford, L. Grandy
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24–55 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This is a survey course that covers the characteristics of jazz forms, including ragtime, Dixieland, blues, swing, progressive jazz and rock. This course gives the student the opportunity to become familiar with all of the various styles of jazz and provides an understanding of the social and technical influences that cause stylistic change. This course is designed to create an interest in music for the non-music major. It is recommended for the Humanities elective. This course may be offered in a distance education format. (CSU/UC transferable)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:30am–10:45am, Mon Wed 11:00am–12:15pm, Tue Thu 11:00am–12:15pm, Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:45pm