Survey of Jazz History

MUED3031

This unit of study provides students with an overview of the development of jazz from its earliest stages to the present. The approach will be one of analysis of stylistic characteristics of the different types of jazz. It is especially designed for students in the BMus(MusEd) degree program for whom it is a core requirement, but is also available to students in other degree programs (apart from Jazz Performance students). Lecture material will be supplemented by practical workshops involving performance and introduction to improvisation, and soloing techniques.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Senior

Credit points: 3

Commencing semesters: 1

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: MUED3031

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes

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