MUS 14500: Introduction to Jazz at City College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Introduction to Jazz (MUS 14500) at City College has 4 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 4 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Dennis Brandner, Aidan ODonnell, and Nitzan Gavrieli.
Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Dennis Brandner ranks chillest (Fair) and Aidan ODonnell least chill (Busy).
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About this course
An introduction to the important figures and diverse styles of jazz. Emphasis will be on listening to jazz and its unique characteristics including identifying various instruments and their roles in jazz ensembles. Attendance at concerts both on and off campus as well as guided classroom listening will aid in the development of listening and communication skills. The influence of folk and popular music from all related cultures will be discussed as well as social issues that affected the music?s growth and popularity.
Best professors for MUS 14500 at City, Fall 2026
- Dennis BrandnerChill Rank 3 of 5: Fairlimited data?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 3.6 (8) · difficulty 3.0/5 · 50% would take again
- Aidan ODonnellChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?
2 sections · 0 open · ★ 2.8 (32) · difficulty 3.3/5 · 28% would take again
- Nitzan GavrieliNo ratings found
1 section · 0 open
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MUS 14500 sections, times and seats
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Questions about MUS 14500 at City
- Who teaches MUS 14500 at City in Fall 2026?
- Dennis Brandner, Aidan ODonnell, and Nitzan Gavrieli are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is MUS 14500 at City hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.1 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a MUS 14500 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.